Nutrition & Wellness Resources

Kid-friendly & special diet recipes, tools and tips:

• http://kidshealth.org/

• http://www.nourishinteractive.com/

Games and apps about healthy food & exercise:

• http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/kids.php

• http://appsforhealthykids.com/

• http://www.ecoliteracy.org/

Parent & family nutrition and wellness:

• School Nutrtition Association family resources

• http://www.everydaychoices.org/eat.html

• http://balancemindbodysoul.com/

• http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6748

• http://www.everydaychoices.org/eat.html

• eatright.org (Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics)

Charleston area resources:

• http://eatsmartmovemoresc.org/charleston-tri-county/

• http://www.charlestonfarmersmarket.com/

• http://www.lightenupcharleston.org/?page_id=506

• http://www.charlestongreencommittee.com/kidsstuff.html

• http://lowcountrylocalfirst.org/node/23

Nutrition education:

• http://www.ecoliteracy.org/sites/default/files/uploads/CEL_nutrition_education_cards_eng.pdf

• http://www.livestrong.com/article/558617-introduction-to-nutrition-for-children/

Special diet or behavioral treatment resources:

• About food allergies  http://allergyaction.org/

• ADHD    http://www.adhdchildparenting.com/adhd-child-diet-therapy.php

• Celiac & Gluten intolerance http://balancemindbodysoul.com/allergies/glutenfree.html

About Childhood Obesity:

• http://www.louieskids.org/ (a Charleston,SC-based nonprofit!)

• http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/WeightManagement/Obesity/Childhood-Obesity_UCM_304347_Article.jsp

• http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm

• http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childhood-obesity/DS00698

Information on legislative measures to improve school food:

• http://www.epa.gov/students/

• http://www.schoolnutrition.org/LegislativeAction.aspx