New report just released: The New Hampshire Third Grade Healthy Smiles - Healthy Growth Survey

This survey was conducted between September 2008 and June 2009. The goal was to collect uniform information on the oral health and height/weight status of third grade students.

Statistics and graphs are available as PowerPoint slides.

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• » Upper Valley HEAL website has resources and stories to help you Eat Smart, Get Out, and Be Active in the Upper Valley.
• » The USDA is updating the nutrition and meal requirements used for school meals.
• » HEAL recommends the LEAN Works toolkit from CDC.
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• » The Built Environment Assessment Training (BEAT) Institute will measure many of the aspects of the built environment that impact community health. July 13-18, 2010 in Philadelphia.