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Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention Toolkit
Active Community Environments A CDC-sponsored initiative to promote walking, bicycling, and the development of accessible recreation facilities. America on the Move Take simple steps to be more physically active and eat more healthfully. America on the Move is a community-wide program developed to promote increased physical activity. CDC's Nutrition and Physical Activity Program Click on numerous topics to obtain information on body mass index (BMI) and how to determine BMI, pediatric growth charts, surveillance data on obesity and diabetes (including data from BRFSS, YRBSS, and PedNSS), obesity trends in map form on PowerPoint, Kids Walk-to-School: A Guide to Promote Walking to School, breastfeeding, 5 A Day, and Physical Activity Evaluation Handbook. Hearts N' Parks This is a national, community-based program that aims to reduce the growing trend of obesity and the risk of coronary heart disease in the United States by encouraging Americans of all ages to aim for a healthy weight, follow a heart-healthy eating plan, and engage in regular physical activity. KaBOOM! A national nonprofit that develops partnerships with communities and businesses to design and build or restore safe community playgrounds. A community-building model is used to save money and engage communities in providing young children with healthy play opportunities. Physical Activity for the Consumer New Lifestyles Find basic information about the 10,000 Steps program and link to pedometer products. The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports This interactive website allows individuals to track daily progress toward earning Presidential Awards for active lifestyles and physical fitness in a personal log. Walk Your Way to Health This is a 15-week record sheet for activity, which was developed by the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension. Physical Activity Reference Materials Bright Futures in Practice: Physical Activity Provides developmental guidelines on physical activity for the periods of infancy through adolescence. Includes current information on screening, assessment, and counseling to promote physical activity and to meet the needs of health professionals, families, and communities. Maternal and Child Health Library Knowledge Paths A selection of current, high-quality resources and information tools on maternal and child health topics, including Obesity in Children and Adolescents, and Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents. Knowledge paths are aimed at health professionals, program administrators, educators, researchers, and parents. MEDLINEplus: Exercise for Children A compendium of information including overviews, research, tips for parents, newsletters, and statistics. National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) The National Association for Sport and Physical Education has published many guides including "Active Start, A Statement of Physical Activity Guidelines for Children Birth to Five Years"; "Physical Activity for Children, A Statement of Guidelines for Children Ages 5-12, 2nd edition"; and "Kids in Action," which is an early childhood parent brochure that includes simple ideas for physical activities that can be done with children from birth to age five. The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Provides an overview of the President's Council with links to other federal physical activity programs as research digests and other resources. |
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