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Programs: Healthy Lifestyles

It is important for children to come to school emotionally and physically healthy. Studies have shown that children’s physical well-being has a significant effect on their learning and long-term success. When children are well-rested, well-nourished, and physically fit they are more ready to learn.

Every parent wants his or her child to be happy and healthy. Parents share the responsibility of ensuring their child's well-being with teachers, the community, its members, and all its services. Learning the facts about various health concerns is key to this common effort.

National PTA is committed to building healthy families and healthy communities, and believes we all have an important role to play in making sure parents, schools, and communities have the support and resources they need.

Go to the Health and Wellness topics page for more information on child health, nutrition, and wellness topics.

PTA has put together PTA Healthy Lifestyles: A Parent's Guide, which contains up-to-date, reliable information on nutrition, physical activity, and more.
Download PTA Healthy Lifestyles: A Parent's Guide as a PDF below.

La Asociación de Padres y Maestros (Parent Teacher Association, PTA) con el apoyo de GlaxoSmithKline, orgulloso patrocinador nacional de PTA, presentó "Estilos de vida saludables de PTA: Guía para padres" (PTA Healthy Lifestyles: A Parent’s Guide), que contiene información actualizada y confiable sobre nutrición, actividad física, y más.

Descargue la guía en formato PDF.

Parent Guides

PTA Healthy Lifestyles: A Parent's Guide
PDF version

MyPyramid for Kids Parent's Guide Insert
PDF version

Estilos de vida saludables de PTA: Guía para padres
PDF version

Documento MiPirámide para Niños
PDF version

Third Party Resources

2008 Healthy Lifestyles Award Photo Gallery

2007 Healthy Lifestyles Award Winner photo gallery

Additional Resources

PTA Healthy Lifestyles Health and Wellness Facts (Ages 2 to 3)
Poster (11x17) with daily food, exercise, and sleep recommendations for children ages 2 to 3 (online exclusive)

Estilos de vida saludables de PTA: Datos sobre salud y bienestar (2–3 años de edad
Póster (11x17) con recomendaciones sobre dieta, ejercicio, y sueño para niños/as de 2 a 3 años de edad

PTA Healthy Lifestyles Health and Wellness Facts (Ages 4 to 8)
Poster (11x17) with daily food, exercise, and sleep recommendations for children ages 4 to 8 (online exclusive)

Estilos de vida saludables de PTA: Datos sobre salud y bienestar (4–8 años de edad)
Póster (11x17) con recomendaciones sobre dieta, ejercicio, y sueño para niños/as de 4 a 8 años de edad

PTA Healthy Lifestyles Health and Wellness Facts (Ages 9 to 13)
Poster (11x17) with daily food, exercise, and sleep recommendations for children ages 9 to 13 (online exclusive)

Estilos de vida saludables de PTA: Datos sobre salud y bienestar (9–13 años de edad)
Póster (11x17) con recomendaciones sobre dieta, ejercicio, y sueño para niños/as de 9 a 13 años de edad

PTA Healthy Lifestyles Health and Wellness Facts (Ages 14 to 18)
Poster (11x17) with daily food, exercise, and sleep recommendations for children ages 14 to 18 (online exclusive)

Estilos de vida saludables de PTA: Datos sobre salud y bienestar (14–18 años de edad)
Póster (11x17) con recomendaciones sobre dieta, ejercicio, y sueño para niños/as de 14 a 18 años de edad

PTA Healthy Lifestyles Awards
Awards program honoring outstanding commitment to promoting health and wellness.