enables teachers to integrate nutrition education and physical activity into their classroom lessons and activities. MORE...

ffl Co-Chairs
The success of ffl hinges on community support. Meet two community members who have been instrumental in advocating for our program: Carl Guardino and Eric Schlosser.

Program Awards
ffl achievements have earned recognition and honors.

The Story of fit for learning
Reprints of articles that describe how the ffl program has evolved.


ffl Success Stories and Best Practices
If you have an ffl best practice to share, please contact us.

  • A Classroom and its Pledge, with video
  • Allen at Steinbeck Best Practice
  • Quotes from Teachers/Principals
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    San Jose Earthquakes
    "Get Earthquakes Fit" is a five-week program for third and fourth graders that supports fit for learning.

    Parental Tips & Guidance
    Suggestions for increasing nutrition and activity outside of schools.

     

    FFL NEWS AND EVENTS
     
    Students Improve on 2009 Fitness Test
    Statewide, a greater percentage of students met all six benchmarks compared to last year.

    Santa Clara County Results
     
    News Archives >>
    Nutrition and Fitness Articles

    USDA backs rewarding schools serving healthy food

    Transforming the Tray: What Kids Eat Means Something

    A national movement of foodies, farmers, parents and educators is pushing for better school food

    Middle School Students Grow Their Own Lunch

    Schools Serve Up Better Lunches

    Cut back, way back, on sugar, says heart group

    Michelle Obama's Agenda Includes Healthful Eating

    Teachers Want Junk Food Back - For Themselves

    Recess Makes For Better Students

    Child's sleep linked to adulthood obesity risk

    Obama's New Chef Skewers School Lunches

    New Food Pyramid Is Aimed at Kids

    Obese Americans Now Outnumber Overweight Americans

    Bake sales becoming obsolete?

    Healthy Behaviors Initiative