• Fact Sheets
• Policy Statements
• Periodicals/Articles
• Reports/Documents

Fact Sheets

• Tips and Resources for Your Home Activity Program for People with Physical Disabilities:

Policy Statements

• American Academy of Pediatrics; Committee on Hospital Care. Child Life Services (RE9922). Pediatrics. 2000;106(5):1156-1159
• American Academy of Pediatrics; Committee on Sports Medicine. Infant Exercise Programs (RE8132). Pediatrics.1988;82(5):800

Periodicals/Articles

• Patrick K, Sallis J, Prochaska JJ, Lydston DD, Calfas KJ, Zabinski MF, Wilfley DE, Saelens BE, and Brown DR.A Multicomponent Program for Nutrition and Physical Activity Change in Primary Care: PACE+ for Adolescents. Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. 155:940-946
• Gaylord, V., Lieberman, L., Abery, B. & Lais, G. (Eds.). Impact: Feature Issue on Social Inclusion Through Recreation for Persons with Disabilities Minneapolis: University of Minnesota, Institute on Community Integration. 2003;16(2)
  
• Sleep-Away Camps for Children on Medication
  Going to sleep-away camp is a great way for children to make new friends, gain confidence and become more self-reliant. Yet for parents of children with physical or mental health problems, the process of choosing a camp is complex and anxiety-provoking. With proper research and planning, however, both kids and parents can enjoy the sleep- away camp experience with a minimum of stress. Read the article at: www.aboutourkids.org/aboutour/articles/sleepaway_meds.html

Reports/Documents

• Formative Research for a Campaign to Promote Healthy Weight Using Relevant Physical Activity and Nutrition Messages for Youth
  This report summarizes a collaborative qualitative research study conducted by the CDC’s Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity (DNPA) and by Westat. The activities summarized are a part of a communication effort that will use relevant physical activity and nutrition messages to promote healthy weight among youth.
• Criteria for Evaluating School Based Approaches to Increasing Good Nutrition and Physical Activity
  The report presents a description of the methodology for developing the evaluation criteria, lists the actual criteria, and suggests incentives for motivating action among stakeholders. The report is intended for use by policymakers, educators, researchers, and others in measuring the potential effectiveness and adoptability of a broad range of policies, programs, interventions, and practices.
  
  Physical Activity and Health - A Report from the Surgeon General
  www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/disab.htm