Research shows that healthy, active students perform better—and behave better—in the classroom. Our resources can help educators understand and advocate for promising strategies to prevent obesity and promote physical activity in our nation’s schools.

Our resources also can help inform interdisciplinary courses and training classes that are focused on the intersection of public health and planning, transportation, or parks and recreation. Educating practitioners about the most effective approaches for creating healthy communities is critical for reversing the childhood obesity epidemic.