The William J. Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association partnered in May of 2005 to create a new generation of healthy Americans by addressing one of the nation’s leading public health threats – childhood obesity. The Alliance is working to stop the nationwide increase in childhood obesity by 2010, and empowering kids nationwide to make healthy lifestyle choices. The Alliance is focusing its work in the places that can make a difference to a child’s health: homes, schools, restaurants, doctor’s offices and communities.

Building healthier school environments is one of the most efficient and effective ways to shape the lifelong health and well-being of children and adolescents.  Any school in the nation can join the movement by joining the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program at no cost.

The Healthy Schools Program supports schools in creating healthier environments for students and staff that promote healthy eating and physical activity.

To learn how to join, click here.