Jump Start Health! Practical Ideas to Promote Wellness in Kids of All Ages

''In the rich tradition of a child-centered curriculum, David Campos presents a useful, comprehensive, and clear resource for keeping children physically and psychologically healthy. Providing a rich context for a 'well being' perspective, he guides teachers, parents, and the community through understanding the necessity for all adults to ensure a nurturing environment for every age child.''--Mari Koerner, Professor and Dean, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University
''This how-to manual is a panoply of original lesson plans and practical strategies for eradicating the poor dietary and exercise habits that are diminishing the health and wellness of our society. This book is a definitive guide for restoring and maintaining one of our most precious commodities: the health and well-being of our children.'' --La Vonne I. Neal, Northern Illinois University, Dean, College of Education
''Dr. Campos has made a valuable contribution to the national discussion regarding how we, as a country, can effectively address the evolving tragedy of the childhood obesity epidemic.'' Norman H. Chenven, M.D., Founder & CEO, Austin Regional Clinic
This dynamic resource will help classroom teachers jump start their students into a healthy lifestyle. The author takes us through understanding the obesity crisis and offers practical ideas for incorporating wellness initiatives into the elementary curriculum. Each idea presented has a clear learning objective, addresses federal health standards, and includes a step-by-step approach with activities for the classroom. This hands-on, comprehensive book provides a set of tools that will help teachers and health practitioners improve the eating habits and exercise patterns of youngsters nationwide.