433 Save the Children’s Healthy Choices Afterschool and Summer Programs

Save the Children conducts afterschool and summer programs, comprised of literacy, physical activity and nutrition (Healthy Choices), and family engagement, in underserved rural communities in the U.S. Implemented by well-trained and supported local paraprofessionals, Healthy Choices uses evidence-based curricula and best practices to provide elementary-aged children with a healthy snack, 30 minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity, and nutrition education lessons and activities. Outcomes for children are aerobic capacity and nutrition knowledge. (CEU)