Children | Exercise | Nutrition
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Action
for Healthy Kids
This non-profit group's mission is to address the national epidemic of
"overweight, undernourished, and sedentary" children and teens.
Resources on this site include contact information for New Jersey programs, and
resources for schools and concerned parents.
PE4Life
Advocates daily physical education classes for children.
Shape Up America!
Created by Dr. C. Everett Koop, this website is designed to provide you with
the latest information about safe weight management, healthy eating, increased
activity and physical fitness. Emphasis is on children and youth.
ACE Fit Facts
Fitness and exercise tips from the American Council on
Exercise. Cardiovascular exercise, choosing a
fitness trainer, supplements, strength training, and
health issues.
American
Hiking Organization
Find a hiking, walking, or bicycle trail near you and consult guides and fact
sheets about hiking.
American Volkssport
Association
Locate a walking club and walking events near you.
Choose
To Move
The American Heart Association's free physical activity plan for women:
"When you register for Choose To Move, you'll have access to a free 12-week
online handbook that will help you identify barriers, set goals and stay
motivated. You'll also get a journal, plus e-newsletters and great recipes."
Find
a Trainer
From the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
New York-New
Jersey Trail Conference
Trail information, hiking and nature events.
Woodbridge
Community Center
Operated by United Skates of America and the YMCA, under the direction of the
Township of Woodbridge, the Community Center features an NHL size ice rink, a
roller skating rink, full size pool, gymnasium, wellness center, pro-shop,
arcades, concession stands, walking track, computer lab, and lounge.
American Dietetic Association
Tips on
nutrition and healthy lifestyles, fact sheets on food issues,
dieting guidelines, reading lists, and links to other resources from a trusted
organization.
Cyberdiet
Some free nutritional information and convenient interactive tools are offered
here; other features require paid membership.
Fast
Food Calories
Find the nutritional content for the offerings of most fast food and chain
restaurants.
Nutrition.gov
Nutrition and health information from federal government websites.
Nutrition
Source
Answers to common questions and sound advice from the Harvard School of
Public Health.
Shapefit
Choose a workout routine at any level and track your progress. Site also
offers nutrition and health information.
Shape Up
America!
A not-for-profit organization committed to raising awareness of obesity as a
health issue.
USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center
Covers all aspects of food and nutrition, drawing from m the vast resources of the National Agricultural
Library. Takes you to many other great sites.