New Nutrition & Physical Activity Resource Guide

The New Mexico Healthier Weight Council (HWC) Education Systems Advisory Group is pleased to announce the release of a new tool, “Physical Activity and Nutrition Resource Kit” for New Mexico Schools and Communities. This resource kit was developed by a collaborative group of public and private partners working together to improve the health and quality of life for New Mexicans.

This Resource Kit:

• Provides a list of the nutrition education and physical education activity programs and curricula (elementary and secondary audiences) that are known to or used by HWC members. 
• Provides an evaluation tool that can be used to help determine if a program is appropriate for particular needs.
• Provides definitions of Evidence-Based Practice, Best Practice, and Promising Approach to help users understand terms when claims are made.

The resource kit is not all-inclusive. There are many other worthwhile programs that might fit particular needs. It is not an endorsement of any one program but rather a resource to help schools and communities select a program.