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General Physical Activity and Fitness Resources |
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| 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans DHHS. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines to be released by the Federal Government, these comprehensive set of recommendations are designed to teach people how to easily fit physical activity into their daily routine. |
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| Healthy People 2010: Physical Activity and Fitness DHHS. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Also in PDF|169 KB and Microsoft Word|1.7 MB. |
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| www.fitness.gov President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. The health, physical activity, fitness and sports information web site of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. |
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| Nutrition and Physical Activity: Fueling the Active Individual (PDF|157 KB) President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports 2004 PCPFS Research Digest article addressing current energy, macronutrient and fluid needs of active individuals, and briefly addressing micronutrients and supplements and specific nutrition and fluid recommendations for before, during and after exercise. |
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| America on the Move (AOM) America on the Move Foundation. Physical activity and healthy eating national initiative and program with goal for increasing steps and cutting back calories to prevent weight gain. |
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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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| Shape Up America! Healthy Weight for Life Shape Up America! Non-profit organization committed to raising awareness of obesity as a health issue. Provides evidence-based information and guidance on weight management to the public, health care professionals, educators, policymakers and the media. |
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| Physical Activity for Everyone DHHS. CDC. National Centers for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Topics provide information about the importance of physical activity and how to make it an enjoyable part of life. |
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| Jump Into Foods and Fitness! (JIFF) Michigan State University. Michigan State University Extension. 4-H Youth Development. Research-based curriculum for use with kids aged 8 to 11 (grades 3 to 5) with "Jiff the Joey" to set the stage for each of the seven "Kangaroo Jumps" or sessions. |
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| TeensHealth Food & Fitness Nemours Foundation. KidsHealth. Provides a list of resources for children to learn about making healthy choices. Also includes information on steroids, strength training, and eating disorders. |
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| Exercise for Older Adults DHHS. NIH. National Institute on Aging. Interactive web site on exercise for older adults. Features video clips, quizzes, and more. |
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Nutrition for Athletes |
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| AIS Sports Nutrition Australian Government. Australian Sports Commission. Australian Institute of Sport. Wide range of resources to assist elite athletes, recreational athletes and the general public on sports nutrition. |
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| Nutrition and the Athlete BUPA (British United Provident Association). Series of articles on alcohol, carbohydrates, caffeine, creatine, glycemic index, weight management, and more for the athlete. |
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| Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition The International Society of Sports Nutrition. A peer-reviewed journal that covers various aspects of sports nutrition, supplementation, exercise metabolism, and/or scientific policies related to sports nutrition.
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| Ergogenic Aids USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. Information on nutritional supplements aimed at athletes and exercisers, including potential supplement dangers. |
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Last Modified: Feb 27, 2009 |
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