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 | Guide to Physical Activity
DHHS. NIH. NHLBI. Obesity Education Initiative.
Provides information on the benefits of physical activity, examples of moderate physical activity, and advice for beginners. |
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 | Physical Activity and Weight Control
DHHS. NIDDK. Weight-control Information Network.
Provides information on the benefits of physical activity and gives advice on aerobic activity and strength training. Also in PDF|288 KB. |
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| Fitness.gov
Provides information about the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS). Includes links to current PCPFS news as well as other federal health publications. |
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| Exercise and Weight Control
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Discover how regular activity can help control your weight and get tips for starting and keeping up a regular exercise routine. Learn how to calculate the calories burned by common activities. Also in PDF|761 KB. |
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 | 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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| Sample Walking Program
DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Details a sample walking program designed to increase cardiovascular health and lower blood pressure. |
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| Sisters Together: Move More, Eat Better
DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. Weight-control Information Network.
Provides background information for the Sisters Together initiative, designed to encourage African American women to be physically active and eat healthier foods. |
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