School nurses have a unique role in combating childhood obesity, and thanks to a new online resource, they will have access to vital tools and advice columns with the click of a mouse. Fitsmi.com is an internet community where girls struggling with their weight can find support and guidance to get in shape and lose weight.

"School nurses play a pivotal role in the battle against adolescent obesity," said Linda Frankenbach, founder and chief executive officer of Fitsmi.com. "They can offer guidance and provide tools to help kids get and stay on a health track that will have lifelong benefits."

Geared specifically toward girls, the site includes firsthand accounts of young women who successfully combated their weight problems, along with tips on how to cook nutritious foods without sacrificing flavor. Through the website, school nurses can create their own communities where students can sign in and input their daily food logs and physical activities. School nurses can then easily assess what changes need to be made in their young patients' day-to-day lives.

The website also includes tips for nurses, encouraging them to talk to school administrators to make healthier foods easily accessible in cafeterias and vending machines.