School and Community Nutrition
All School and Community Nutrition Content
Food Waste in Schools and Strategies to Reduce It
You may be wondering what can schools do to help in food waste reduction efforts? In school nutrition programs there are a variety of steps in which food loss can be controlled ranging from planning the meals to serving the food.
Healthy After-School Snacks & Activities
As my girls need healthy after-school snacks, I am working on trying to have easy nutritious snacks to hold them over until dinnertime and have fun activities to keep them busy when they get home off the bus.
Cooking With Young Children: Tips and Age-Appropriate Activities
Cooking with children is a way to promote their future health by teaching valuable culinary skills and nutrition. Learn some expert tips for involving kids in the kitchen at every stage of their development!
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Fueled for Fun!
This activity is appropriate for Pre-K-2nd grade (ages 4-7) and can be used by classrooms, small groups, or individuals.
Community Wellness Coalitions
Community wellness coalitions bring together community-based organizations, stakeholders and wellness experts to identify and address wellness challenges.
What Communities Have Wellness Coalitions?
View a complete list of active community wellness coalitions throughout South Dakota.
What Is a Community Champion?
Learn more about community champions and the important roles they play in community wellness coalitions.