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Today, more than ever, eating healthy and getting enough exercise is a constant challenge, particularly for busy middle school students. Children's Health Education Center's 4 UR Health, the latest www.BlueKids.org e-learning program designed for students in grades 6-8, helps students learn about eating right, staying fit and feeling good about their bodies.
 Designed by nutritionists at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, one of the nation's leading pediatric hospitals, in collaboration with educators at CHEC, 4 UR Health focuses on three wellness topics:
- Nutrition.
- Physical activity.
- Body image.
During the semester-long Internet-based program, students learn how to read nutrition labels, create balanced meals and how the media influences body image. Goal-setting activities encourage students to find ways to make healthier food choices and increase their physical activity levels.
 In addition to pre- and post-tests designed to measure students' knowledge of healthy behaviors, 4 UR Health features exciting trivia games and other activities that help make learning fun.
4 UR Health can be used as a supplement to your current health education and/or your school's wellness initiative. It encourages students to use critical thinking and decision-making skills while engaging them through interactive online methods.
 4 UR Health features a comprehensive teacher's guide that prepares teachers to use CHEC's e-learning solution in their classrooms. The guide provides:
- Details of all activities and lessons.
- Learning objectives.
- Classroom implementation strategies.
- Alignment with national standards and core concepts.
- Alternative teaching delivery options.
- Take-home activities.
- Additional resources.
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