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Government Sites
Fitness -
GirlsHealth.gov - (Office of Women's Health) - This section helps you find ways to make
fitness part of your everyday life.
GirlsHealth.gov - The www.girlshealth.gov web site, developed
by the Office on Women’s Health in the Department of Health and Human Services gives girls
between the ages of 10 and 16 reliable, current health information. The site focuses on many health
topics that respond to adolescent girls’ health concerns and motivates girls to choose healthy
behaviors using positive, supportive and non-threatening messages.
HealthierUS.gov - (Department of Health and Human Services)
- On HealthierUS.gov you will learn how to: Make physical activity a part of your day, eat more
healthy foods, protect yourself and your family from illness, and avoid risks to your health and the
health of your loved ones.
Powerful Bones. Powerful Girls - Healthy bones are important. Get tips on eating
right and exercise, take a quiz to test your knowledge, and play some fun games along the way.
President's Challenge - (President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports)
- Get into the program by jumping rope, playing catch, or racing a friend. Even better, you can win
awards for staying active - and track your progress along with kids across America. The more you keep
at it, the more fun you'll have.
Recreation and Fitness Worker - Recreation workers plan and teach activities
that people enjoy in their free time. This may include camping, sports, arts and crafts, dance, or
drama. Recreation workers organize these activities for people of all ages.
Other Resources
Healthy Hopping - Find fun ways to be more active through jumping rope and
how to have more nutritious meals and snacks.
KidsHealth.org
for Teens - This site has topics that are important to you, like food and fitness, your
mind, diseases and conditions and much more.
Pass The Plate - (Disney Channel) - Get the global spin on healthy eating.
Check out this site for recipes, food facts, fun activities and more.
TeenSpace - Internet Public Library - The IPL has put together information to
help you with life, school, friends, and work. You'll find articles written especially to help you solve
problems, and links to websites you can use for homework.
Page Revised - 8/8/2008
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