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“Enrolling as a Keystone Healthy Zone school has allowed our students to participate in lifetime activities through our physical education and after-school programs.”

Jill Hoffman
health and phys ed teacher
Blue Ridge Middle School
Susquehanna County

nrgBalance 12345!

When you eat and drink (energy in) to provide the right amount of fuel your body needs for growth and everyday living (energy out), you achieve energy balance. nrgBalance 12345! provides five simple recommendations organizations can adopt to promote good health and help youth achieve energy balance every day.

   or more hours of physical activity each day
  or less hours of screen time each day
  meals each day
  or more cups of water or low/no-calorie beverages each day
  servings of fruits and veggies each day
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member benefits

By enrolling as a nrgBalance Zone, schools are equipped with programs, resources and outreach opportunities to promote good nutrition and active living to youth and families.

Specifically, schools receive access to:

  • online resources - planning guides, health education materials, and promotional templates
  • professional development opportunities
  • physical activity-related programs on walking/pedestrian safety and outdoor recreation;
  • teen-led health promotion campaign
  • after-school program for elementary-aged children and their families
  • annual events promoting walk to school, healthy snacking, healthy meals, and outdoor play
  • monthly eNewsletter

nrgBalance Zone Benefits provided to all schools enrolled in the campaign:

nrgBalance Zone Welcome Resource Pack
(mailed the end of August to start the 2010-11 school year)

  • nrgBalance Zone Banner
  • nrgBalance Event Posters (Apple Crunch, Go for the Greens & Move it Outside)
  • Walk to/at School Day Posters
  • 2010/2011 Calendar of Events
  • nrgBalance 12345! Fact Sheets

Year-long Membership Benefits:

 
 
 

 
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