A School Wellness Partnership to Address Childhood Obesity.

Background: Childhood obesity is a complex public health issue that requires community and environmental factors be addressed. Efforts to combat childhood obesity must be multifaceted and include community-based partnerships.

Objectives: The objective of this paper is to describe a partnership between a county health department and a local school district to address childhood obesity.

Engaging the School Community in a Nutrition and Physical Activity Program: The Role of the 21st-Century School Nurse.

Childhood obesity is an important public health issue that can affect child health and academic outcomes. Schools are essential in promoting healthy childhood behaviors through the implementation of programs that reach the whole school community. School nurses can play a key role in designing, implementing, and evaluating feasible strategies, including school-based nutrition and physical activity messaging programs, that meet school-specific needs.