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Valuable Physical Fitness Related Links

 

 

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.  Web site has search capabilities for fitness topics and links to organizations working to enhance children's fitness.
http://www.aahperd.org

American Dietetic Association - "... the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being."
http://www.eatright.org/Public/

American Dietetic Association Women's Bone Health Quiz - Evaluate your personal bone health status.
http://www.eatright.org/Public/quizhome_17035.cfm#

American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org

Applesforhealth.com
http://www.applesforhealth.com/

BabyCenter
http://www.babycenter.com

Better Health Channel
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Body Mass Index Chart and Calculator -
http://www.consumer.gov/weightloss/bmi.htm

Burger King Nutritional Information - "Establishing a healthy, balanced diet is much easier if you have the right tools at your disposal. That's why Burger King Corporation is happy to provide the following information. Feel free to search our nutritional information based on allergens, ingredients or nutritional analysis. You can also customize any menu item and build your own meal."
http://www.burgerking.com/Food/index.aspx

Calorie Control Council - information on cutting calories and fat in your diet, achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
http://www.caloriecontrol.org

Carl's Jr. - Click on Nutrition Label for an interactive nutritional planning guide to meals available. A complete menu and nutritional guide is also available as a PDF download.
http://www.carlsjr.com/home/

Center for Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network
http://www.mentalhealth.org/

Complete Home Medical Guide
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/guide/

Dietician - Healthy Body Calculator -
http://www.dietitian.com/ibw/ibw.html

Discovery Health Channel - News and articles on health issues.
http://health.discovery.com/

Dole 5 a Day (Fun activities to encourage eating fruits and vegetables)
http://www.dole5aday.com/Kids/K_Index.html

Dr. Greene's Housecalls
http://www.drgreene.com/

Dr. Paul's Child Health and Wellness Info Site
http://www.drpaul.com/

Dr. Phil
http://www.drphil.com

EatRight.org by the American Dietetic Association - With nearly 70,000 members, the American Dietetic Association is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being.
http://www.eatright.org

Ediets - Personalized diets, fitness, and counseling.
http://www.ediets.com/

Federal Citizen Information Center - A wealth of information on a variety of subjects. Look under food and health.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/

*Federal Citizen Information Center: The Food Pyramid - Great article and visuals explaining the food pyramid and how it can be used to promote your health.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/food/food-pyramid/main.htm

Fire Administration Kids Place - "The Kids Page is full of tips that can help you and your family be safe from fire."
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/kids/

Fitness Magazine - Mind, Body, and Spirit. Great source for fitness information, including daily tips and animated exercise demos.
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com

Fitness Fundamentals: Guidelines to Personal Exercise Programs - Developed by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
http://www.fitness.gov/fitness.html

Fresh Starts. (Vitamins and the importance of antioxidants)
http://www.freshstarts.com/home.html

FWOnline - Fitness wholesale - a super source for fitness items.
http://www.fwonline.com/

Health Scout
http://www.healthscout.com

Healthy Refrigerator
http://www.healthyfridge.org

Inner Learning Online  Animations, illustrations, and descriptions of human anatomy.
http://www.innerbody.com

InteliHealth.com - Health information from Harvard Medical School. Can download healthful recipes to your PDA.
http://www.intelihealth.com

Keepkidshealthy.com
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/

Kids Food Cyberclub (Fun nutrition activities)
http://www.kidfood.org/

KidsHealth.org
http://www.kidshealth.org

Kids Healthworks - /The fun route to healthier children.
http://www.kidshealthworks.com/

LDS Family Physical Fitness Award Program - Print out point charts to score physical fitness activities toward Bronze, Silver, and Gold Achievements.
http://library.lds.org/nxt/gateway.dll/Curriculum/home%20and%20family.htm/family%20home%20evening%20resource%20book.htm/family%20activities.htm/physical%20fitness%20award%20program.htm?fn=document-frame.htm&f=templates&2.0

LongevityQuotient.com - Provides the latest information on how to age less through a series of simple, inexpensive, and easy modifications to your health habits
http://www.longevityquotient.com/

March of Dimes
http://www.modimes.org/

Mayo Clinic Health Oasis  
http://www.mayohealth.org

McDonald's USA Nutrition - Eat smart at McDonald's.  "Choice is crucial: different tastes, menu flexibility, and all the right sizes to fit every active lifestyle." Get the nutrition facts on all McDonald's foods.
http://www.mcdonalds.com/usa/eat.html

MedicineNet
http://www.medicinenet.com

MDAdvice.com
http://www.mdadvice.com/

Medlineplus Health Information. A service of the National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health.
http://www.medlineplus.gov

Medscape
http://www.medscape.com/px/urlinfo

MSN WomenCentral / Fitness and Health
http://womencentral.msn.com/fitnesshealth

National Association for Sport and Physical Education - Seeks to enhance knowledge and professional practice in sport and physical activity through scientific study and dissemination of research-based and experiential knowledge to members and the public.
http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: Nutrition and Physical Activity.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute -
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/index.htm

National Institutes of Health - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services -
http://www.nih.gov/

NEA Health Information Network - Complete health and fitness resource directed toward educators.
http://www.neafitness.org/home.htm

Netfit Health and Fitness - This is the free part. Membership is required for the more extensive collection of fitness information, tools, and guidance.
http://www.netfit.co.uk/menu.htm

Nutrition Cafe - Where Nutrition Information is Fun
http://exhibits.pacsci.org/nutrition/

PedsNet
http://www.pedsnet.org/

Physical Health on the Provident Living Website - Includes An Overview of Health Principles, The Word of Wisdom, Disease Prevention, Medical Care, Exercise and Fitness, Nutrition and Diet.
http://www.providentliving.org/channel/1,11677,1707-1,00.html

Powerful Bones - Powerful Girls.  The National Bone Health Campaign. (How to get enough calcium in your diet)
http://www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones/

Premier Fitness & Wellness Online
http://www.pfwc.com/

President's Challenge Physical Activity and Fitness Awards Program - You're It! Get Fit! It only takes a small change. Instead of telling yourself you can't, you tell yourself you can. No matter what your age or fitness level, the President's Challenge program can help you improve it.
http://www.presidentschallenge.org/

President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports - The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) serves as a catalyst to promote, encourage and motivate Americans of all ages to become physically active and participate in sports. Assisted by elements of the U.S. Public Health Service, the PCPFS advises the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on how to encourage more Americans to be physically fit and active.
http://www.fitness.gov/

Provident Living - Physical Health.  "Our bodies are gifts from God, and we should treat them in a manner that recognizes this wonderful fact."
http://www.providentliving.org/channel/1,11677,1707-1,00.html

School Menu - (Health - Nutrition - Games - Activities)
http://www.schoolmenu.com/

Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/sgr.htm

Taco Bell Nutrition - Nutrition Calculator, Eating Balanced Meals, Printable Nutrition Guide so you can make healthy food choices.
http://www.tacobell.com/

TeachersGuide - A drug education resource developed by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign and NEA's Health Information Network. Includes drug prevention messages that can be incorporated into the classroom and various subject areas for students ages 11-14. Also provides links to educational resources and organizations for specific drug prevention and awareness information.
http://www.theantidrug.com/teachersguide/index.html

TeensHealth
http://www.teenshealth.org/teen/index2.html

The New Health Thrive Online
http://www.thriveonline.com

U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/

USDA for Kids - U.S. Department of Agriculture - Great and varied site for kids concerning nutrition, agriculture, and nature.
http://www.usda.gov/news/usdakids/index.html

USDA & Health Center Fitness Guidelines http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2000/document/frontcover.htm

VitaGuide
http://vitaguide.com/home.asp

WebMD Health
http://my.webmd.com/

Wendy's  USA Nutrition - "We take pride in preparing quality, great-tasting, fresh food just the way you want it. Since Dave Thomas opened his first Wendy's restaurant in 1969, he treated every customer as an individual and we continue this tradition today in every restaurant. Come learn more about our food and how our menu works for you."
http://www.wendys.com/food/index.jsp?country=US&lang=EN

What shape is your pyramid? http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/23722/20988/232308.html?d=dmtContent

Wheaties - Information on nutrition, health, and fitness. Free fitness bulletin available.
http://www.wheaties.com

Women and Children Service at United Health Services
http://uhs.net/wcservices/

World Fitness Organization
http://www.worldfitness.org

Your Baby Today on Parenthood.com
http://www.parenthood.com/parent_cfmfiles/ybt/ybt.cfm

YourPediatrician.com
http://www.yourpediatrician.com

Youth Health
http://www.youthealth.com

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