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Government Publications to Promote Physical Wellness

It’s spring–time get in shape for summer! Shed those winter clothes and extra pounds and rejuvenate your body with healthy eating, restful sleep, and exercise. The following publications available for sale through the U.S. Government Printing Office help to promote good health and physical wellness.

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Healthy People 2010: Tracking Healthy People 2010

Publisher: Health and Human Services Dept.

Description: Presents 467 objectives to improve the health of Americans by the year 2010. Provides technical information so the many partners in this effort understand how the data are derived and the major statistical issues affecting the interpretation of the statistics.

Year/Pages: 2000: 998 p.

Price: $73.00 Add To Cart

Eat Right to Help Lower Your High Blood Pressure

Publisher: Health and Human Services Dept., National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Description: DHHS Publication NIH 95-3289. Prepared as part of the National High Blood Pressure Education Program and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Obesity Education Initiative. Colorful pamphlet tells what to eat to eat, buy, and do to help lower high blood pressure. Includes a chart entitled: "Foods to Choose When You Shop" which may be separated. Item 0507-E-01.

Year/Pages: 1995: 28 p.; ill.

Price: $4.75 Add To Cart

The Healthy Woman: A Complete Guide for All Ages

Publisher: Health and Human Services Dept., Office on Women's Health

Description: A Complete Guide for All Ages. This comprehensive official women's health resource will cover a broad range of issues affecting women of all ages. From the Nation's leaders in women's health, the Guide covers topics ranging from violence against women to cancer and heart disease, providing easy-to-understand explanations as well as practical tips. Readers will also find personal health stories from women around the country, charts showing which medical tests are needed, and when, and ways to find more helpful information. As gatekeepers of their family's health, women will also find resources for caring for the men and children in their lives.

Year/Pages: 2008: 500 p.

Price: $24.95 Add To Cart

Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005

Publisher: Agriculture Dept., Human Nutrition Information Service and Heralth and Human Services Dept.

Description: Provides science-based advice to promote health and to reduce risk for major chronic diseases through diet and physical activity. Oriented toward policymakers, nutrition educators, nutritionists, and healthcare providers. Summarizes and synthesizes knowledge regarding individual nutrients and food components into recommendations for a pattern of eating that can be adopted by the public. Key Recommendations are grouped under nine inter-related focus areas.

Year/Pages: 2005: 80 p.; ill.

Price: $12.50 Add To Cart

Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General

Publisher: Health and Human Services Dept., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

Description: Presents the message that Americans can substantially improve their health and quality of life by including moderate amounts of physical activity in their daily lives. Summarizes a diverse literature from the fields of epidemiology, exercise physiology, medicine, and the behavioral sciences. Highlights what is known about physical activity and health, as well as what is being learned about promoting physical activity among adults and young people.

Year/Pages: 1996: 298 p.; ill.

Price: $6.50 Add To Cart

Health, United States, 2006 With Chartbook on Trends in the Health of Americans

Publisher: Health and Human Services Dept., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics

Description: Presents national trends in health statistics. Major findings are presented in the highlights. Includes a chartbook on urban and rural health, trend tables, extensive appendixes, and an index.

Year/Pages: 2006: 563 p.; ill.

Price: $55.50 Add To Cart

Pocket Guide to Staying Healthy at 50+

Publisher: Health and Human Services Dept., Public Health Service, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Description: Describes ways that people aged 50 and older can stay healthy. Gives information on living habits, screening tests, and immunizations.

Year/Pages: 2003: 72 p.; ill.

Price: $6.00 Add To Cart

MyPyramid: Steps To A Healthier You (Poster)

Publisher: Agriculture Dept., Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Description: Colorful pamphlet tells what to eat to eat, buy, and do to help lower high blood pressure. Includes a chart entitled: “Foods to Choose When You Shop” which may be separated.

Year/Pages: 2005: Poster, 33x26 in.; folded.

Price: $7.00 Add To Cart

How Much Are You Eating?: Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Publisher: Agriculture Dept., Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Description: Offers advice that will help to promote health and reduce risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, stroke, and osteoporosis. Sold in packages of 25 copies. Paperback. 2002.

Year/Pages: 2002: 6 p.; ill.

Price: $35.00 Add To Cart

Navy SEAL Nutrition Guide

Publisher: Defense Dept., Navy, Department of Military Emergency Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine

Description: Designed to provide nutritional information for SEALs. Includes nutritional considerations for endurance activities, strength training, and exposure to heat and cold. Paperback. 1994.

Year/Pages: 1994: 232 p.; ill.

Price: $9.00 Add To Cart

Code of Federal Regulations Title 42—Public Health.

The contents of these volumes represent all current regulations codified under this title of the CFR as of October 1, 2008:

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, Public Health, Pt. 1-399, Revised as of October 1, 2008

Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration, Office of the Federal Register

Description: Paperback

Year/Pages: 2008: 868 p.

Price: $64.00 Add To Cart

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, Public Health, Pt. 400-413, Revised as of October 1, 2008

Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration, Office of the Federal Register

Description: Paperback.

Year/Pages: 2008: 878 p.

Price: $35.00 Add To Cart

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, Public Health, Pt. 414-429, Revised as of October 1, 2008

Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration, Office of the Federal Register

Description: Paperback.

Year/Pages: 2008: 670 p.

Price: $35.00 Add To Cart

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, Public Health, Pt. 430-End, Revised as of October 1, 2008

Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration, Office of the Federal Register

Description: Paperback.

Year/Pages: 2008: 1335 p.

Price: $67.00 Add To Cart

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