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Additional Reading
If you're interested in learning more about eating better and living a healthier lifestyle, you may want to check out these additional resources.
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Dietary Guidelines for Americans is published jointly every 5 years by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Guidelines provide authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.
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Physical Activity and Health: At A Glance
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its partners are working to create a healthier nation. Although one of the national health objectives for the year 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15%, current data indicate that the situation is worsening rather than improving. This site provides a variety of information designed to help people understand the relationship among weight, nutrition and health.
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What Are Some Tips For Being More Active?
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its partners are working to create a healthier nation. Although one of the national health objectives for the year 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15%, current data indicate that the situation is worsening rather than improving. This site provides a variety of information designed to help people understand the relationship among weight, nutrition and health.
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Nutrition and Physical Activity Recommendations
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its partners are working to create a healthier nation. Although one of the national health objectives for the year 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15%, current data indicate that the situation is worsening rather than improving. This site provides a variety of information designed to help people understand the relationship among weight, nutrition and health.
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Components of Physical Fitness
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its partners are working to create a healthier nation. Although one of the national health objectives for the year 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15%, current data indicate that the situation is worsening rather than improving. This site provides a variety of information designed to help people understand the relationship among weight, nutrition and health.
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Fruits and Veggies More Matters™
National Cancer Institute & Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Fruits & Veggies — More Matters™ is a dynamic health initiative that consumers will see in stores, online, at home and on packaging. It replaces the existing 5 A Day awareness program and will leverage the 5 A Day heritage and success to further inspire and support consumers to eat more fruits and vegetables, showcasing the unrivaled combination of great taste, nutrition, abundant variety, and various product forms (fresh, frozen, canned, dried, and 100% juice).
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Addition: Healthy Eating Tips
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its partners are working to create a healthier nation. Although one of the national health objectives for the year 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15%, current data indicate that the situation is worsening rather than improving. This site provides a variety of information designed to help people understand the relationship among weight, nutrition and health.
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Overweight and Obesity Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its partners are working to create a healthier nation. Although one of the national health objectives for the year 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15%, current data indicate that the situation is worsening rather than improving. This site provides a variety of information designed to help people understand the relationship among weight, nutrition and health.
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Overweight and Obesity Health Consequences
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Office of Surgeon General
The Surgeon General serves as America's chief health educator by providing the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and reduce the risk of illness and injury. The Office of the Surgeon General is part of the Office of Public Health and Science in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Overweight and Obesity: What you can do
Office of Surgeon General
The Surgeon General serves as America's chief health educator by providing the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and reduce the risk of illness and injury. The Office of the Surgeon General is part of the Office of Public Health and Science in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Overweight and Obesity: At a Glance
Office of Surgeon General
The Surgeon General serves as America's chief health educator by providing the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and reduce the risk of illness and injury. The Office of the Surgeon General is part of the Office of Public Health and Science in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Defining Overweight and Obesity
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its partners are working to create a healthier nation. Obesity increases the risk of acquiring many diseases and health conditions. This site provides a variety of information designed to help people understand the relationship among weight, nutrition and health.
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Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (PDF Format)
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health launched the Obesity Education Initiative (OEI) in January 1991. The overall purpose of the initiative is to help reduce the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and physical inactivity in order to lower the risk and overall morbidity and mortality from coronary heart disease (CHD). In addition, reducing the prevalence of overweight/obesity will help to prevent or improve other diseases and conditions such as Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea.
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White Paper: Healthy Lifestyles And Disease Prevention Media Campaign
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