Pennsylvania Advocates for Nutrition and Activity (PANA) is a statewide organization supported by a coalition of more than 500 public, private, academic, professional and volunteer groups, working to promote policies and environments that support healthy eating and activity. PANA is housed at Penn State University Middletown Campus.

 

BENEFITS FOR SCHOOLS ENROLLING IN THE KHZ PROGRAM

• A 2005-06 KHZ School Banner
• An Application for a $2,000 KHZ Mini-grant
• A customized report mailed in August that will compare individual school results with county and state averages
• Discounted Registration on 2006-2007 PANA Professional Development Trainings.
• 15% Discount from Sportime on Warehouse Stocked Products, PLUS FREE Shipping (products number's beginning with the item prefix ~1~ and/or ~3~) and FREE Shipping on Direct Ship Products (products number's beginning with the item prefix ~2~ and/or ~4~)
• Additional Discounts from PANA Corporate partners (ex: bagged apple slices discount)
• Regular communication about professional development, events, and free resources to help you improve nutrition and physical activity in your school community.
• Support for positive media exposure (local media and statewide recognition)
• Recognition and contest eligibility during statewide celebration events including Great PA Apple Crunch, Kids Walk to School Day, Go for the Greens and Keystone Healthy Zone Event Day
• Contest participation throughout the year
• Eligibility for other grant opportunities (such as Highmark Healthier Challenge Grants)
• KHZ Assessment is one of three tools listed in the Pennsylvania Department of Education's new required School Wellness Policy Checklist that can be used to assess the school environment. The other assessment tools include the CDC's School Health Index and School Improvement Checklist from USDA