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Physical health is the physical well-being of the school community and its members.

Environments that enhance student learning require attention to the physical health and safety needs of the entire school community. Research demonstrates that academic achievement improves in schools where students are physically healthy and feel physically safe. This includes a healthy school nutrition environment that provides students with nutritious and appealing foods and beverages, consistent and accurate messages about good nutrition, and ways to learn about and practice healthy eating. Ultimately, a healthy school community is the foundation for a comprehensive high-quality education.

 

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Presents the Empower Vape-Free Youth campaign, which aims to encourage middle and high school educators to speak with students about the risks of e-cigarettes and nicotine addiction. 

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Examines how children across the United States were faring before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Identifies multi-year trends comparing statistics from 2010 to 2018 and utilizes this information to help shape policymakers, researchers, and advocates' work to build stronger futures for children, families, and communities.

Shows connection between school nutrition and social and emotional climate (SEC) and learning (SEL). This research brief describes the SEL core competencies and provides examples of school nutrition policies and practices that reflect each competency. 

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