About HEAT

Healthy Eating and Activity Together (HEAT^SM)

An Initiative of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

The prevalence of obese and overweight youth in the U. S. is growing rapidly, disproportionately affecting children. Overweight impacts the physical and emotional health of children and adolescents throughout their lifespan. NAPNAP is working to prevent overweight and obesity through the HEAT Initiative. NAPNAP strongly values prevention and believes that healthy habits in nutrition and physical activity are critical to good health for all children at every age. We also believe that relationship-based approaches to care that recognize family strengths and are informed by cultural awareness are critical to creating effective partnerships for health - between professionals and parents, parents and their children, and professionals and the children they serve. Therefore, the NAPNAP HEAT Initiative has chosen a positive focus on meeting the needs of all children and families for the consistent provision of evidence-based guidance in regard to nutrition and physical activity to establish healthy behaviors for life.

Speakers are available to discuss HEAT and KySS. If you would like to request a speaker for these NAPNAP programs, please download and complete this application  and send it to:

Attention: Project Development Specialist
c/o NAPNAP
20 Brace Road, Suite 200
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-2634

• About HEAT
• HEAT^SM Mission and Objectives
• HEAT Clinical Practice Guideline and Resource Kit
• Clinical Experts
• Clinical Experts by Expertise
• HEAT in the News
• HEAT^SM Speakers
• Other HEAT^SM Resources
• Photos from Steering Workshop