Physical Activity and Nutrition:

Out of School Time

Physical Activity and Nutrition:

• CDC School Health Index
• National After School Association HEPA Standards
• Alliance for a Healthier Generation Healthy Out of School Time Resources
• Alliance for a Healthier Generation Healthy Out of School Time Assessment and Planning
• The Alliance for a Healthier Generation Model Wellness Policy
• Wellness School Assessment Tool (WellSAT 2.0) 
• National Recreation and Parks Association: Commit to Health
• National Institute of Out of School Time: Healthy Out of School Initiative
• Afterschool Alliance: America After 3PM. Research reports about OST
• Food & Fun After School Curriculum and Activities

Nutrition:

• USDA National School Lunch Program—Afterschool Snack
• USDA Child and Adult Care Feeding Program—Afterschool Meals
• USDA Summer Food Service Program
• No Kid Hungry Center For Best Practices: Afterschool Snacks and Meals

Physical Activity:

• CDC Physical Education and Physical Activity: Coordinated School Physical Activity Program
• National Center for Youth Sports—Coaching Healthy Habits
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