At School

At School

From school to home, access activities that reinforce what students learn in the classroom and help bring home the importance of achieving energy balance for life!

Too many children are at risk for serious diseases at an early age. They need resources and leadership to balance the energy they consume and the energy they expend. Energy Balance 101 is based on that foundation.
Mark Alexander, PhD - 100 Black Men of America, Inc.

Meet the food and nutrition scientists who contribute to healthy diets and love what they do!

Energy Balance is the key to wellness. Look for resources and downloads for nurses and health professionals to enhance your school's wellness plan.

FREE Curriculum

Teachers
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Lesson Plans K-2
Lesson Plans 3-5
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Nurses
Resources and downloads to enhance your school's wellness plan.

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Win for Your School

Announcing the 2012-2013 winners!

Healthy Playground Makeover Sweepstakes »

Two schools will receive a $30,000 grant and a new playground.

Find Your Balance Challenge »

One school will be awarded a $30,000 grant and an Ultimate Energy Balance Party – and more.

HealthierUS Schools Incentives »

Three schools will be rewarded for participating in the USDA's HealthierUS Schools Challenge.

 

From School to Home

Monthly activities are designed to help students apply what they learn in the classroom to their lives at home. Begin these activity sheets together at school and then encourage students to continue them with their families.
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New! EB101: Enrichment Zone »

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Interactives

Three cool tools to teach key Energy Balance concepts.

Power Up!  Anatomy of a Food Label  The Scales of Energy