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2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
The Federal Government has issued its first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. They describe the types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to American... Details >
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005
The Dietary Guidelines provide easily understood, science-based information on how Americans can choose diets that promote good health. These guidelines are user-friendly, specific in citing good food... Details >
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Vaccine Program Office: Vaccine Fact Sheets
Browse this site for information about vaccines -- vaccine safety, vaccine risks and benefits, immunizations, adult immunizations, childhood immunizations, vaccine research and testing, adverse events... Details >
National Vaccine Program Office, U.S Department of Health and Human Services
Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults
Based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults can help you fit physical activity into your life—your way. Decide the number of days, types of act... Details >
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
2005 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report
This report will serve as the basis for the sixth edition of Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which HHS and USDA expect to publish in January 2005.... Details >
2008 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report
The Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee reviewed existing scientific literature to identify sufficient evidence to develop a comprehensive set of specific physical activity recommendations... Details >
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Toolkit
The toolkit provides resources that will complement what your organization is doing now to encourage people in your community to get the amount of physical activity they need, based on the 2008 Physic... Details >
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
8 Ways to Prevent Disease 
By following these eight lifestyle recommendations, you can lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, and diabetes.... Details >
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Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Online
These databases contain information from an on-going monthly data collection program designed to monitor state-level prevalence of the major behavioral risks among adults associated with premature mor... Details >
Breast Cancer: Reducing Risk
Also available in: Spanish
There are ways you can help lower your risk of breast cancer, such as keeping a healthy weight and physical activity routine. ... Details >
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention