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BAM! Body and Mind

BAM! is an online quarterly health newsletter for youth ages 9 to 13. Located at www.bam.gov/, this “e-zine” features health information on topics such as physical activity, nutrition, infectious disease, asthma, and safety. Kids may access articles, use interactive features such as quizzes and calendars, and share stories with peers on how they have improved their bodies and minds. In addition to information for youth, the website provides fun and educational health and science curriculums for teachers. Although content varies with each issue, the goal of BAM! remains the same—to help make children’s bodies and minds healthier, stronger, and safer.

Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Healthfinder® Kids

Visit the website of Healthfinder® Kids at www.healthfinder.gov/kids/ to access current and reliable health information for children. The site covers a variety of topics including exercise and healthy eating. Fun recipes, puzzles, and games such as a food safety quiz for kids, a calcium word search, and a healthy kids word puzzle are featured. This site includes information for parents and a link to the Healthfinder® home page.

Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in collaboration with other Federal agencies. Coordinated by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Support provided by the National Health Information Center (NHIC).

VERB

“VERB: It’s What You Do,” an advertising campaign of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), encourages children ages 9 to 13 to chose a VERB—such as run, bike, or dance—that they can use as a starting point to become more physically active. In addition to television and radio spots, the campaign boasts a website, located at www.verbnow.com. The site includes information about the campaign; downloadable “gizmos” such as stencils, stickers, and paper planes; and articles on sports, the outdoors, and safety. Online polls and quizzes are also featured.

Sponsored and funded by the CDC with promotion by the Publicis Groupe. s


IN THIS ISSUE New Numbers Show Obesity Rates Rise Again New Hormone Provides Clues About Weight Loss Youths' Weight and Eating Patterns Fall Short of Healthy People 2010 Objectives Can Eating Less Forestall Aging Obesity in Youth Leads to Increased Economic Costs Experts Discuss Developments in Bariatric Surgery New WIN Publication Materials From Other Organizations Meeting Notes WIN NIDDK WIN Notes is produced by the Weight-control Information Network (WIN). Questions or comments should be referred to the editor, Weight-control Information Network 1 WIN WAY BETHESDA, MD 20892-3665 TEL (202) 828-1025 FAX (202) 828-1028		Health Information for Children and Teens BAM! Body and Mind BAM! is an online quarterly health newsletter for youth ages 9 to 13. Located at www.bam.gov/, this “e-zine” features health information on topics such as physical activity, nutrition, infectious disease, asthma, and safety. Kids may access articles, use interactive features such as quizzes and calendars, and share stories with peers on how they have improved their bodies and minds. In addition to information for youth, the website provides fun and educational health and science curriculums for teachers. Although content varies with each issue, the goal of BAM! remains the same—to help make children’s bodies and minds healthier, stronger, and safer. Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Healthfinder® Kids Visit the website of Healthfinder® Kids at www.healthfinder.gov/kids/ to access current and reliable health information for children. The site covers a variety of topics including exercise and healthy eating. Fun recipes, puzzles, and games such as a food safety quiz for kids, a calcium word search, and a healthy kids word puzzle are featured. This site includes information for parents and a link to the Healthfinder® home page. Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in collaboration with other Federal agencies. Coordinated by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Support provided by the National Health Information Center (NHIC). VERB “VERB: It’s What You Do,” an advertising campaign of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), encourages children ages 9 to 13 to chose a VERB—such as run, bike, or dance—that they can use as a starting point to become more physically active. In addition to television and radio spots, the campaign boasts a website, located at www.verbnow.com. The site includes information about the campaign; downloadable “gizmos” such as stencils, stickers, and paper planes; and articles on sports, the outdoors, and safety. Online polls and quizzes are also featured. Sponsored and funded by the CDC with promotion by the Publicis Groupe. s
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