Promoting Physical Activity Afterschool

The Afterschool Investments Project has a new strategy brief available for afterschool providers and policy makers that focuses on the role of afterschool in preventing childhood obesity. "Promoting Physical Activity and Healthy Nutrition in Afterschool Settings" outlines the roles programs can play in obesity prevention and offers recommendations funding strategies. The brief is available at http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/afterschool/fitness_nutrition.pdf.