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    Resources
     
    City of St. Louis: Healthy Active Living: This report from the City of St. Louis describes initiatives, programs and outreach throughout St. Louis that promote nutritious foods and phyical activity.  The report highlights the St. Louis Public School District's Health and Wellness Policy.
    American Cancer Society: Information about cancer and its treatment, as well as lifestyles tips.
     
    American Dietetic Association: Food and nutrition research, education and advocacy.
     
    American Heart Association: Lifestyle information aimed at improving health through prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
     
    HealthierUS School Challenge: a voluntary initiative established in 2004 to recognize those schools participating in the National School Lunch Program that have created healthier school environments through promotion of nutrition and physical activity. 
     
    Healthy Youth Partnership: The Healthy Youth Partnership works to eliminate youth obesity through collaborations that promote healthy eating and active living in the St. Louis region.
     
    Missouri Coordinated School Health Coalition: A collaborative of organizations and individuals whose primary responsibility is to assist schools in their student health and wellness initiatives.
     
    Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE): DESE is the administrative arm of the State Board of Education. It is primarily a service agency that works with educators, legislators, government agencies, community leaders and citizens to maintain a strong public education system.
     
    My Plate.gov : Information about nutrition, including interactive planning tools and sections for kids and preschoolers.
     
    School Family.com: Insight, information and resources for parents to help their children succeed at school.
     
    School Nutrition Association: Provides regulatory, legislative, industry, nutritional and other types of information related to school nutrition.  Also offers education and training to members.