Nutrition and Physical Activity Resources

California Department of Health Services (DHS) - Cancer Prevention and Nutrition	The mission of the Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section is to reduce the one-third of cancer deaths in California caused by poor diet, physical inactivity and excess sun exposure
California Department of Health Services - 5 a Day	California 's 5 a Day site, with links to Latino 5 a Day and African American 5 a Day Programs
Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) -5 a Day	The national program and partnership that seeks to increase the number of daily servings of fruits and vegetables Americans eat to five or more
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Information Service - 5 a Day	NCI's 5 a Day site
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - My Pyramid	Information about the amount of each food group needed daily. Site also has a page with information for professionals
American Heart Association (AHA) - Exercise (Physical Activity) and Children	Information about the importance of physical activity for children
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - Guide to Physical Activity	Site for the Obesity Education Initiative with a guide to physical activity
CDC Guide to Physical Activity	Information about the role of nutrition and physical activity in improving the public's health and preventing and controlling chronic diseases with link to a guide for physical activity
CDC Movimiento por Su Vida	A music CD created to help everyone incorporate more movement into their lives
National Library on Medicine - Exercise for Children	Links to articles about exercise for children
National Library on Medicine - Nutrition for Seniors	Links to articles about good nutrition for seniors
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - Active at Any Size	Information on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related nutritional issues
United States Department of Health and Human Services	Report on "Physical Activity Fundamental To Preventing Disease"
President's Healthier U.S. Initiative	President Bush's Healthier U.S. Initiative helps Americans take steps to improve personal health and fitness
CDC - Healthy Youth	Physical activity brochures available to order for parents, teachers & principals
NCI Research Tested Intervention Programs (RTIP)	Information on research-tested intervention programs and products including, but not limited to, diet/nutrition and physical activity