Healthier Wisconsin Resource Kit Pilots (RFP #1608-DPH-BC)

The Division of Public Health’s Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Program is providing funding to work in their community to pilot either the Active Community Environments (ACEs) Resource Kit or the Improving Fruit and Vegetable Access Resource Kit.  A total of $20,000 is available to make a maximum of two grant awards under this RFP.  See the Local Grants and Projects page for more details.  

Community Resources Web Page - Explore the new community web page to find resources for:

Ten Steps to Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Centers Resource Kit (PDF, 944 KB) 

 A resource kit to assist child care providers and community groups to implement strategies to promote, protect and support breastfeeding women.  The kit includes a self-appraisal tool and information and resources for planning and implementing action plan based on the ten steps.  Child care center staff can earn continuing education units.  

Active Community Environments (ACEs) Resource Kit A tool to assist communities with implementing strategies that have been proven to be effective in creating environments that encourage physical activity.  The kit walks you through a six-step process for developing an Active Community Environment initiative.

Weighing and Measuring in Schools (PDF, 1.69 MB) 

This document has been developed with the following objectives: 1) to help schools to be better informed when making the decision of whether or not to weigh and measure students; 2) to provide guidance and policy recommendations to schools that choose to weigh and measure students: and 3) to provide resources for schools to create environments supportive of healthy lifestyles.  To order a hard copy, contact Mary Pesik. 

The Worksite Wellness Resource Kit

The second edition of the resource kit was released in September 2007, with additional information added based on input from worksites.  The kit is a tool to assist worksites with implementing strategies that have been proven to be effective.  The kit walks you through the process of developing a worksite wellness program. 

The Got Dirt? toolkit is designed to provide simple, step-by-step plans for starting school, community, and child care gardens.  Never gardened? That's okay…the kit contains tips from garden experts and garden success stories from around Wisconsin. 

• What Works in Communities - Active Environments (PDF, 503 KB)
• What Works in Healthcare (PDF, 503 KB)
• What Works in Schools (PDF, 503 KB)
• What Works in Worksites (PDF, 480 KB)

Eat Right

Be Active

• Choose fruits & vegetables

• Choose whole grains

• Eat breakfast

• Watch your portion sizes

• Limit sugar sweetened beverages, drink water

• Choose to breastfeed 

• At least 30 minutes per day for adults

• At least 60 minutes per day for children

• At least 5 days a week

• Everyday activities count (ex. yard work)

• Incorporate activity into your day (take a walk at lunch)

• Decrease TV viewing