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Actionland http://www.getkidsinaction.org/kids/#home

BAM! Body and Mind
An overview of the human body for kids from the CDC.

USDA Resource Library
Bulletin Board Ideas and Resources

Bodywise
Body Image, Eating Right, Feeling Fit, Eating Disorders, Nutrition Guide, Sports and Fitness Links from Girl Power

Dole 5 A Day - We make 5 A Day fun!
Learn the importance of eating five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Includes recipes for kids to try.

Galaxy-H
This site has health information and games for kids, parents, and teachers

HealthRock
Learn facts, watch cartoons and play games about health!

Infection, Detection, Protection
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection/

Kidnetic http://www.kidnetic.com/

KidsHealth:  Kids
Links to articles for kids on dealing with feelings, staying healthy, illness and injuries, the body, growing up, and more.  Includes a glossary of medical terms.  From the nonprofit group The Nemours Foundation

KidFit
"All you need to know about sports and fitness in a nutshell...whether you're training for the Olympics, or just going to Physical Education class." Read up on how to get in shape, from the exercises you should be doing to the food you should eat. Take the KidFit Quiz when you're done learning all that you can.

MyPyramid for Kids
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Child-friendly version of MyPyramid. Developed to help motivate children 6-11 years old to make healthy food choices and be physically active. Also includes the following resources.

Powerful bones
http://www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones/

Smart Mouth http://www.cspinet.org/smartmouth/index1.html

The Scrub Club http://www.scrubclub.org/home.php