There are several great online resources that provide teachers with information and guidance on how to counter the obesity problem.
L.I.F.E. For Kids. (http://www.stvincent.org/ourservices/childrens/LifeForKids/default.htm)
Part of Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St.Vincent, L.I.F.E. for Kids is a weight management program designed especially for children and adolescents.
Body And Mind (BAM) (www.bam.gov )
Created by the Center For Disease Control, BAM is a great resource for educational games concerning health and diet geared toward children.
Kids Health (www.kidshealth.org )
Sponsored by Nemours, there's a vast amount of information here about everything from nutrition to child safety. It also includes a section especially for teachers, www.classroom.kidshealth.org .
United States Dept. of Agriculture (www.mypyramid.gov)
This useful site outlines how to read the food guide pyramid, and provides age-specific advice for kids of all ages.
Kidnetic (www.kidnetic.com )
Sponsored by the International Food Information Council Foundation, this web site is home to fun online games, activity ideas and more.
Learn To Be Healthy (www.learntobehealthy.org/kids )
Interactive activities, health information for kids and more can be found at this site for teens, parents and teachers.
NFL Play 60 (www.nflrush.com/health )
This NFL-sponsored site is geared toward kids, and offers lots of games and ideas for how to get kids moving.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (www.hhs.gov/children/ )
Here you'll find a list of government-recognized resources for families on health issues concerning children.
Marsh Supermarkets (www.marsh.net )
Find healthy recipes for families, get input from a nutritionist, and find health information from the Marsh pharmacy. It also includes a special sections for kids.