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Physical Activity Guidelines imageBe Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults
DHHS. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
Based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, this guide can help you fit physical activity into your life, your way.
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Image of Active at Any Size
DHHS. NIDDK. Weight-control Information Network.
Information on exercise for larger people, focusing on exercise safety and health benefits. Also in PDF|3.4 MB.
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Do You Believe Any of These Myths?  (PDF|62 KB)
Delaware Cooperative Extension.
Learn about food and exercise myths.
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Playing basketballDo You Know How to Feed Your Child Athlete?
Nemours Foundation. KidsHealth for Parents.
Geared to parents of kids involved in sports. Discusses nutriitonal needs of young athletes and covers other topics such as fluid needs and pressures kids face that can lead to unhealthy eating practices.
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Fast Facts About Sports Nutrition
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Fact sheets about water, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals and other nutrients for those involved in vigorous exercise.
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Iron: A Nutrient of Special Concern for Athletes
Learn about the importance of iron to athletes especially for female runners.
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MedlinePlus: Sports Fitness
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Provides access to news and information on sports and fitness including nutrition-related topics.
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Child and Teacher Work in a School GardenPhysical Activity: It Fits with Life
Washington Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity.
Learn about different activities you can participate in to stay fit.
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Beginning a Strength Training Program  (PDF|122 KB)
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Discusses the benefits of strength training and gives an overview of what to consider before starting to strength train.
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