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For information about health, ask the health or physical education teacher, school counselor or psychologist, or school nurse to speak to the class.

Have local health or rescue professionals, dietitians, and team coaches talk about safety, rescue, diet, and so forth.

Almost every community has a public health office. Although the services available through this office may vary locally, almost every office provides educational programs for area schools. Contact the local public health office for information on programs, films or filmstrips, and speakers who could supplement the information provided in the Staying Healthy series.

Free or inexpensive materials for classroom use are available from a number of sources. The National ...