We all want to grow up healthy – do you know what goes into a healthy lifestyle? The following links will tell you more about good nutrition, how to balance a healthy diet with plenty of exercise, and ways to encourage your school to help out by implementing the national School Beverage Guidelines.
The American Beverage Association has developed guidelines that help you manage the amount of calories you consume during the day, while still giving you plenty of delicious and nutritious choices.
When kids stand up and ask for change in their schools, adults listen. Learn more about the guidelines and other ways you and your friends can bring common sense measures that promote a balanced lifestyle to your school.
Learn the Facts
What is a balanced lifestyle and how are the national School Beverage Guidelines helping you live one? The links below will give you the information you need.
School Beverage Guidelines: For a full description of the guidelines and their role in schools, visit our Guidelines page. You can also download a .pdf file of the national School Beverage Guidelines for all grade levels.
Research and Frequently Asked Questions: Our informational sheets will give you answers and additional insight into nutrition in schools and the guidelines.
Encourage your School to Adopt the Guidelines
We could all use a little help living a balanced lifestyle. Encourage your school to adopt the national School Beverage Guidelines that give kids a variety of nutritious options. You can even forward this Web site to your principal or school board. Check your local listings for contact information.
Fun Links
Want some ideas on living a healthy life? Check out these links!
Let’s Just Play Go Healthy Challenge – Nickelodeon has teamed up with The Alliance for a Healthier Generation – click here to learn more!
Healthier Generation – for Kids – It’s a special site, created by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, that's just for kids. Find games, videos, and fun ways for kids to get involved.