School Task Force Chair, Lynn Nakamura-Tengan, MS
Schools and childcare facilities have the ability to improve health outcomes for young people because they have access to many children and can offer an environment that can promote healthy eating and physical activity.
The School Task Force seeks to strengthen systems to provide daily physical activity and healthy food options in pre-K-12 facilities.
Goals of the School Task Force are to:
- Assist Schools in their implementation of the School Wellness Plan
- Ensure each school provides quality physical education, health education, nutrition and physical activity opportunities to all students
- Explore partnerships with organizations and agencies to further physical activity and healthy food choices in schools
Helpful links for Schools:
State of Hawaii Wellness Guidelines (Hawaii DOE)
Action For Healthy Kids (USDA)
Healthier US Schools Challenge (USDA Team Nutrition)
Start Living Healthy (Hawaii DOH)
Nutrition Education for Wellness (University of Hawaii Manoa)
