The Somerville Public Schools continues improvements started by the Tufts' University-managed Shape Up Somerville initiative in several ways:

• Implementation of the District's Wellness Policy
• Continuing to promote healthy snacking in school and at home
• On-going improvements and innovation in the preparation of school meals
• Expansion of physical education instruction to engage more youth in developing knowledge, skills and attitudes they can use both in school and in the community
• Expansion of recess activities to engage more youth in active play
• Continued efforts to integration physical activity and nutrition instruction in after-school programming.