We've collected dozens of links to help you in your quest for Peak Fitness. For your convenience we've organized the links into categories. Simply scroll through the list or click one of the following to visit the applicable section:
Diabetes
Heart Health/Stroke Prevention
Physical Activity
Kids’ Health
Smoking Cessation
Weight Management
Good Nutrition
Diabetes
CDC Diabetes
For more about preventing diabetes, visit the CDC diabetes home page at www.cdc.gov/diabetes. You can get information about your personal diabetes risk as well as statistics, research, and educational publications.American Diabetes Association
You can take the Diabetes Risk Test or find more great information about diabetes at the American Diabetes Association Web site at www.diabetes.org. Their site includes general information about diabetes risk and dealing with diabetes, as well as information for parents and children, including a Youth Zone to help children deal with diabetes risk.National Diabetes Education Program
For more about preventing and treating diabetes, visit the National Diabetes Education Program at www.ndep.nih.gov. You can learn more about their “Small Steps...Big Rewards” campaign to prevent Type 2 diabetes, and get information on a variety of diabetes-related topics.
Heart Health/Stroke Prevention
American Heart Association
For more about how to lower cholesterol and triglycerides, visit the American Heart Association at www.americanheart.org. You’ll find information about a variety of heart health topics, as well as information for parents and children and a link to the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.CDC Heart Health
For more about heart disease, including information about risks, symptoms, and prevention, visit the CDC heart health home page at www.cdc.gov/heartdisease. You’ll find helpful tips, fact sheets, and answers to questions about the most common forms of heart disease.CDC Stroke
For more about stroke prevention, including information about risk factors, visit the CDC stroke home page at www.cdc.gov/stroke. Their site includes general information about stroke, as well as risk factors, prevention information, and statistical data.
Physical Activity
CDC Physical Activity
For more about the importance of physical activity, visit the CDC Physical Activity home page at www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/index.htm. You’ll also find tips on how to be more active, information on safety, and hints on how to energize your life!
Kids’ Health
National Fruits & Veggies—More Matters™
For more on getting kids interested in fruits and vegetables, visit the National Fruits & Veggies—More Matters™ program at www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org. Their Web site includes fun information on how to include children in choosing and preparing fruits and vegetables, as well as kid-friendly recipes to help inspire your family.Alliance for a Healthier Generation
For more about getting children active, visit the Alliance for a Healthier Generation at www.igohugo.org. Their Web site includes lots of fun activities for children, as well as information about the importance of good nutrition and daily physical activity.Girl's Health
For information about teen girl’s health, visit www.girlshealth.gov. You’ll find information on a variety of health topics for pre-teen and teen girls, including nutrition, fitness, smoking prevention, safety, and body image.CDC’s Body and Mind
For more on good health for children and teens, visit the CDC’s Body and Mind page at www.bam.gov. This kid-friendly Web site includes information, games, and activities on many health topics including nutrition, physical activity, and disease prevention.
Smoking Cessation
CDC Smoking & Tobacco Use
For more on the health effects of smoking and tobacco use, visit the CDC Smoking & Tobacco Use home page at www.cdc.gov/tobacco. You’ll find information for children and adults on the dangers of smoking and smokeless tobacco, as well as information on the dangers of secondhand smoke.
Weight Management
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
For general information about weight management, nutrition information, and tips for a healthier lifestyle, visit the Weight Information Network of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at http://win.niddk.nih.gov/.American Diabetes Association
For information about weight management and diabetes, visit the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org.CDC Overweight and Obesity
For information about the health and economic consequences of obesity, as well as state and national obesity statistics, visit the CDC Overweight and Obesity homepage at www.cdc.gov/overweight.Tennessee Healthy Weight Network
For information on how Tennesseans are working to promote healthy weight among all Tennessee citizens, visit the Tennessee Healthy Weight Network at http://tnhealthyweight.org.
Good Nutrition
MyPyramid.gov
For more on eating healthful foods every day, visit www.MyPyramid.gov. Their Web site includes the “MyPyramid Plan”, where you can create a personalized nutrition plan for you based on your age, gender, height, weight, and activity level.Fruits & Veggies—More Matters™ Program
For more information on fruits and vegetables, visit the national Fruits & Veggies—More Matters™ Program Web site at www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org. You’ll find tips, recipes, coloring sheets for kids, and information about how to help your family eat more fruits and vegetables. There’s also a “Mom2Mom” section where you can chat with other parents about family nutrition.National Fruit & Vegetable Program
For more about the benefits of fruits and vegetables, visit the National Fruit & Vegetable Program at www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov. You’ll find tips, recipes, downloadable publications, and an online quiz to help you know how many cups of fruits and vegetables you and your family should eat every day.USDA “Eat Smart. Play Hard.™
For more recipes and tips to get you started toward a healthy lifestyle, visit the USDA “Eat Smart. Play Hard.™ Web site at www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhardhealthylifestyle. You’ll find information to help you eat better, increase your physically activity and be a role model for your children.American Dietetic Association
For more about healthy nutrition, visit the American Dietetic Association at www.eatright.org. Their Web site contains tips and information about healthy nutrition, as well as a link to help you find nutrition professionals in your area.CDC Nutrition
For more about healthy nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, visit the CDC nutrition home page at www.cdc.gov/nutrition. You’ll find information on a variety of nutrition topics including nutrition information for children, heart health, and bone health.American Dietetic Association
For information on how to contact a registered dietitian, visit the American Dietetic Association at www.eatright.org. Click on the link to “Find a Nutrition Professional” to locate qualified professionals in your area.