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Childhood Obesity: Resources
Web Sites
KENTUCKY-RELATED
Partnership for a Fit Kentucky
The goals of this partnership, developed under a CDC Obesity Grant, are to reduce and prevent obesity and chronic disease in Kentucky. The group’s statewide action plan is based on input gathered from nine regional forums held during 2004.
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
A foundation developed to address the unmet health care needs of Kentuckians, including the need for expanded education and prevention programs on fitness and nutrition for children and families.
Growing Healthy Kids
PowerPoint® slides and handouts used by presenters at a 2002 workshop on “Creating Communities To Reduce Childhood Overweight.”
Good Health Kentucky
A service provided by the Good Samaritan Foundation, with health-related links.
Young, Sick and Struggling: Our Growing Cause for Alarm
A special section of the Lexington Herald-Leader, published December 12, 2004.
Fit Louisville
Information to help individuals make a personal commitment toward a healthy lifestyle.
NATIONAL
Trust for America’s Health
A report showing that national and state policies are falling far short of obesity control and reduction goals.
Action for Healthy Kids
A nationwide initiative dedicated to improving the health and educational performance of children through better nutrition and physical activity in schools.
U.S. Surgeon General’s Call to Action
A 2001 report on the alarming growth of the national obesity epidemic.
FamilyDoctor.org
This site includes a range of practical ideas for dealing with overweight and obesity.
Obesity and Children: Helping Your Child Keep a Healthy Weight
A pamphlet from FamilyDoctor.org.
Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
Free DVDs to prevent and treat childhood obesity developed by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality in partnership with Discovery Networks. One program is for children and families; the other is for clinicians.
Healthy K.I.D.S.
The Healthy K.I.D.S. program, from the Children’s Health Fund, consists of English and Spanish newsletters that provide simple, accurate, and culturally relevant information on nutrition and fitness.
Action for Healthy Kids
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Other Resources
University of Kentucky Child Obesity Clinic—TEAMS
(859) 323-6211
VERB Summer Score Card
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department
(859) 288-2350
Kentucky residents may purchase videotapes of this and other KET Kids’ Health Specials. Call or e-mail KET Tape Duplication, (800) 945-9167 or .
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