Action for Healthy Kids was launched in October 2002, at the first Healthy Schools Summit. This event took place in our nation's capitol, convening leading education, children's health and nutrition experts. Chaired by former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher, with First Lady Mrs. Laura Bush as Honorary Chair, this event marked a turning point in our nation's response to the growing obesity epidemic.
Action for Healthy Kids is now a leading force in our nation's fight against childhood obesity. Actions for Healthy Kids Teams, such as Nebraska Action for Healthy Kids, are active in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and New York City, with thousands of active members nationwide. The collective efforts of Action for Healthy Kids Teams reach millions of American students each year, helping to improve their nutrition and increase their physical activity through school-based change.
... with a Local Approach
Nebraska Action for Healthy Kids, affiliated with national Action for Healthy Kids, is the only nonprofit organization in Nebraska formed specifically to address the epidemic of overweight, sedentary, and undernourished youth by focusing on changes in schools to improve nutrition and increase physical activity. We are a public-private partnership of more than 30 organizations and government agencies representing education, health, fitness and nutrition, throughout the state of Nebraska.
Vision, Mission, Goals
Vision
All kids develop the lifelong habits necessary to promote health and learning.
Mission To engage diverse organizations, leaders, and volunteers in actions that foster sound nutrition and good physical activity in children, youth, and schools.
Goals
Systemic, sustainable changes of sound nutrition and good physical activity occur in all schools (implementation of Surgeon General’s Call to Action)
Schools, families, and communities engage to improve eating and physical activity patterns in youth
Action for Healthy Kids is the trusted, recognized authority and resource on creating health-promoting schools that support sound nutrition and good physical activity
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2009 Summit
Mark your calendars!! The 2009 Nebraska Action for Healthy Kids Summit will be held on April 16, 2009 at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln. More details coming soon.
NEAFHK Receives
Partnership Award
Jessye Goertz (Right), accepts the Partnership Award on behalf of Nebraska Action for Healthy Kids. Presenting the award from the Family and Consumer Science Teachers of Nebraska is Virginia Whidden.
2008 Summit: Attendance Reaches 250
On April 15th 250 people attended the Nebraska Action For Healthy Kids 2008 Summit titled "Moving Forward With School Wellness". During the event schools and districts were awarded for addressing the epidemic of overweight, undernourished and sedentary youth through collaborative, innovative, and evidence-based strategies.
Game On! The Ultimate Wellness Challenge is a year-long program that challenges America’s youth, their families and schools to incorporate healthy food choices and physical activity into their daily lives. A series of four theme-based challenges spaced throughout the school year promotes, engages and recognize students for their efforts to make better food choices and move more.
Nebraska Action for Healthy Kids is dedicated to addressing the epidemic of overweight, sedentary, and undernourished youth in Nebraska by focusing on changes in schools to improve nutrition and increase physical activity. Learn how you can help.
