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 Governor launches health campaign
"The majority of Rhode Islanders could stand to shed a few pounds, and Governor Carcieri wants to help. Yesterday, the governor launched what he’s calling Healthy Weight in 2008, a campaign designed to educate residents about eating properly and encourage them to exercise." (The Providence Journal, February 2008)
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New Partnership Vows to Build a Healthier Chicago
A new partnership to build a healthier Chicago, led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), was announced today.
- Federal Bill Would Provide Tax Credits to Employers that Offer Comprehensive Wellness Plans (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, July 2007)
- South Carolina Researchers Working to Improve Health Habits Among Underserved Populations (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, July 2007)
- Companies get breaks for employees’ health: Incentive paid for by hike in cigarette tax
(The Journal Gazette, Indiana, June 2007)
- Summary of: Employers Tap Incentives to Encourage Wellness Program Participation, Survey Suggests (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, June 2007)
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Action for Healthy Kids
Engages diverse organizations, leaders and volunteers in actions that foster sound nutrition and good physical activity in children, youth and schools. Includes a Wellness Policy Tool that provides guidance and information for the ongoing process of developing, implementing and evaluating wellness policies.
- American Cancer Society
Resources provided by the American Cancer Society about both prevention and early detection, as well as food and fitness.
- American Heart Association
Provides information related to diet and nutrition, including nutrition facts, diet and lifestyle recommendations, and how to make healthier food choices.
- Administration on Aging
Offers resources pertaining to healthy lifestyles for the elderly.
- Centers for Disease Contol and Prevention
Highlights the importance of physical activity and good nutrition in preventing chronic diseases and obesity. Also includes some state programs in action.
- Consumer Health Information - Dartmouth University
Offers further outside resources on diet and nutrition.
- National Institutes of Health - Nutrition
Contains nutrition resources.
- National Institutes of Health - Obesity
Contains obesity resources.
- National Women's Health Information Center (Girls Health)
Provides fitness and nutrition information for young girls.
- Nutrition.gov
Provides access to government information on food and human nutrition.
- Medicine.net
Provides resources on disease prevention for healthy living.
- Medline Plus
Offers nutrition resources, including the latest news and health check tools.
- President's HealthierUS Initiative
Includes resources on physical fitness, nutrition, prevention and making healthy choices.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service that provides training and technical assistance for food service professionals, promotes nutrition curriculum and education in schools, and builds school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services page on safety and wellness.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The FDA's guide to a healthy lifestyle.
- WebMD
Resources for diet and nutrition, exercise and fitness, prevention and wellness, and weight management. Also includes healthy food recipes. |
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