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Aging and Health	Nutrition Promotion
Body Image, Size Discrimination & Self-Esteem	Obesity
Child and Adolescent Health	Physical Activity & Fitness
Consumer Fraud - Diet Scams	Public Health & Health Policy
Eating Problems & Disorders	School Health
Food Security	Other

Aging and Health

Center for Research and Education in Aging (CREA)
The mission of CREA is to investigate the basic processes that cause aging, with the goal of improving and extending human health span. CREA integrates the efforts of cell and molecular biologists, structural and computational biologists, geneticists, physiologists and public health professionals, who are the intellectual assets and resources of the University of California, Berkeley and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. CREA is also associated with the Buck Institute for Age Research, a private nonprofit basic biomedical research institute located in Novato, California. http://crea.berkeley.edu/

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Body Image, Size Discrimination & Self-Esteem

About Face
A media literacy organization focused on the impact mass media has on the physical, mental and emotional well being of women and girls. Through practical and activist methods this group challenges our culture's overemphasis on physical appearance.
http://www.about-face.org/

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BBW Magazine
The Power of Plus! http://www.bbwmagazine.com

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Girl Power!
This is the site of a national public education campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Health and Human Services to help encourage and motivate 9- to 14-year-old girls to make the most of their lives. Includes information for girls and grown-ups, as well as research highlights that relate to girls’ health and well-being. http://www.girlpower.gov/

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Healthy Weight Network
Weight and eating books and information by recognized scientific experts. The site offers scientific research on dieting, the failure of weight loss programs, eating disorders, obesity, overweight, size acceptance, diet quackery, and moving ahead with the nondiet health at any size paradigm. http://www.healthyweight.net/

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Largesse: the Network for Size Esteem
This is an international clearinghouse for information on size diversity empowerment. http://www.eskimo.com/~largesse/

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New Moon
New Moon publishes two periodicals: New Moon Magazine (for Girls and Their Dreams) and New Moon Network (for Adults Who Care About Girls). These bimonthly companion publications are devoted to nurturing the development of strong, confident girls. New Moon magazine has news and fiction for and about girls, without the usual diet, clothes, and boys articles. http://www.newmoon.org

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National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA)
This is a non-profit human rights organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for fat people. NAAFA has been working since 1969 to eliminate discrimination based on body size and provide fat people with the tools for self-empowerment through public education, advocacy, and member support. http://www.naafa.org , Kid’s Project Web Site

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National Eating Disorders Association (formerly Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention)
Go to this site to access free general information brochures and handouts about the prevention of eating disorders. Also available are several curricula, including GO GIRLS! and the Healthy Body Image curriculum. http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=337

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Radiance Magazine Online
An on-line magazine devoted to the positive health and well-being of women. The kids' site extends support to youth around issues of body size acceptance and self-esteem. The kids' site is not just for kids - it's for parents, teachers, counselors, and health professionals who love and work with them. http://www.radiancemagazine.com

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The Rudd Institute
The Rudd Institute’s mission is to document, understand and ameliorate the bias, stigma and discrimination associated with obesity. http://www.ruddinstitute.org

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Size Wise
Dedicated to bringing you all the information you need to live your life fully - at any size. http://www.sizewise.com

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Child and Adolescent Health

America's Children: Key Indicators of Well Being, 2001
5^th annual report by the US Department of Health and Human Services provides information in the areas of population and family characteristics (includes a section on children's environments), economic security, health, behavior, education and special features. www.childstats.gov/ac2001/ac01.asp

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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Advocates on behalf of children and youth, educates the public and professionals, conducts research, and advocates for the interests of pediatricians. The site contains AAP policy statements related to the topics of obesity and overweight. www.aap.org/policy/pcyhome.cfm

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CANFit - California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program
The program seeks to engage communities, and build their capacity to improve the nutritional status and physical fitness of California´s low-income, African American, Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian youth between the ages of 10 and 14. http://www.canfit.org

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Child Nutrition and Health Campaign
Web site part of the American Dietetic Association’s campaign to educate the public about ways to optimize the health and well-being of children through diet and exercise. Includes ADA position papers, games for parents and kids, information about the role of child nutrition programs, and tips on how to be a good role model for children.
www.eatright.org/child/

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Children with Diabetes
The on-line community for kids, families and adults with diabetes.
http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/index_cwd.htm

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Educational Materials Center (EMC)
The Educational Materials Center at Centeral Michigan University is a clearinghouse and producer fo educational materials, with a primary focus on health. EMC stocks and distributes cooks, videos, games, anatomical models, phphlets, posters and other products that support health. http://www.emc.cmich.edu/

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4 Girls Health
Developed by the Office on Women’s Health in the Department of Health and Human Services, this site gives girls between the ages of 10 and 16 reliable, current health information. The site focuses on many health topics that respond to adolescent girls’ health concerns and motivates girls to choose healthy behaviors using positive, supportive and non-threatening messages. http://4girls.gov/

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Girl Power!
This is the homepage for Girl Power!, the national public education campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The campaign aims to encourage and motivate 9- to 14-year-old girls to make the most of their lives by targeting health messages to their unique needs, interests, and challenges. http://www.girlpower.gov

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Girl Zone
This is a site targeted to teenage girls that addresses a range of issues, including body changes, self-esteem, peer pressure, physical activity, and diets in an informal and fun way. Girls can learn about the cons of dieting and eating disorders through journals written in teens' own voices. http://www.girlzone.com

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Healthy Start
A comprehensive preschool health education program, includes a curriculum developed for 3-5 year old children in Head Start, day care and other nursery school settings. Curriculum topics include nutrition, safety, self-esteem, body parts, family relations, dental health, daily health care, environment, smoking, alcohol and drug education and violence prevention. www.healthy-start.com

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National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth
Site contains a list of publications related to youth development, prepared by the National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth.
www.ncfy.com/bibyouth.htm

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National Bone Health Campaign
The National Bone Health Campaign's ( Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Osteoporosis Foundation) interactive website, Powerful Gilrs, Powerful Bones, includes quizzes, games, activities, fun facts and links, encouraging girls to take care of themselves and be bone smart. http://www.nof.org/powerfulbones/

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NACCRRA Resource Exchange (NREx)
The NREx is a cyber library designed to facilitate sharing of best practices related to healthy child care, a place for you to post and download data, consumer education materials, evaluation measures, grant proposal templates and more. www.nrex.org

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Eating Problems & Disorders

After the Diet™
A network of professionals dedicated to helping people overcome eating problems. The group recognizes that in the majority of cases, diets do not work, and are working together to find options that help those who feel that their attitudes and behaviors regarding food, weight, and exercise are no longer in control. The site provides information on a spectrum of products and services for individuals with eating problems related to stress, trauma, and similar problems, and for the professionals who help them. www.afterthediet.com/

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Anorexia and Related Eating Disorders
This nonprofit organization provides information about anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, compulsive exercising, and other less well-known food and weight disorders. http://www.anred.com/index.html

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Body Image and Size Acceptance Connection
Part of the UC Berkeley Department of Nutritional Sciences Extension website, links to resources include eating disorders and size acceptance organizations and literature, and many kids' health and nutrition websites. http://nutrition.berkeley.edu/extension/Extension_Page%206-2-99.html

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Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action
The Eating Disorders Coalition is a cooperative of professional and advocacy-based organizations committed to federal advocacy on behalf of people with eating disorders, their families, and professionals working with these populations. www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org

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Eating Disorders: A Food & Nutrition Resource List for Consumers
A compilation of resources on eating disorders for the consumer, developed by Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC), provided on-line or by mail request. The materials on this list were recommended by eating disorder professionals or found on suggested reading lists of prominent organizations. www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/eatingdis.htm

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Harvard Eating Disorders Center
Advances the understanding, prevention, and treatment of eating disorders through research, education, and outreach. Staffed by leaders in the field, the center spearheads research into the causes and treatments for eating disorders, as well as their associated medical and psychological conditions. www.hedc.org/

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Healthy Weight Network
Weight and eating books and information by recognized scientific experts. The site offers scientific research on dieting, the failure of weight loss programs, eating disorders, obesity, overweight, size acceptance, diet quackery, and moving ahead with the nondiet health at any size paradigm. http://www.healthyweight.net/

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National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
The oldest national nonprofit organization helping eating disorder victims and their families. Offers free hotline counseling, an international network of support groups for sufferers and families, and referrals to health care professionals, who treat eating disorders, across the US and in fifteen other countries. www.anad.org/who.htm

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National Eating Disorders Association
This is the nation's largest non-profit organization devoted to the awareness and prevention of eating disorders. The site includes many "printer-ready" resources, including "10 Things Parents Can Do to Help Prevent Eating Disorders." http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

* Please note that the following organizations have merged to form the National Eating Disorders Association. Eating Disorders Awareness & Prevention (EDAP); American Anorexia Bulimia Association (AABA); National Eating Disorder Organization (NEDO); and Anorexia Nervosa & Related Eating Disorders (ANRED).

The Renfrew Center
A women's mental health center and an innovative resource in education and treatment for eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia & compulsive overeating), trauma, anxiety, depression and women's issues. The Center has 7 locations in 5 states. http://www.renfrew.org/

Food Security

Bread for the World
Based in the United States Bread for the World is "a nationwide Christian citizens movement seeking justice for the world's hungry people." The organization has 45,000 members and seeks to make change by lobby policy makers in the United States. The site provides access to facts and figures on world hunger, background papers and links to related sites. http://www.bread.org/

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California Food Policy Advocates (CFPA)
California Food Policy Advocates (CFPA)
A private nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of low-income Californians by increasing their access to nutritious and affordable food. As California's only statewide anti-poverty program with a focus on hunger and malnutrition among low-income people, CFPA employs a variety of strategies to develop and implement public policies that recognize the value of adequate nutrition and its fundamental contribution to good health and development, education and productivity. http://www.cfpa.net

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Center for Food and Justice
A project of the Urban and Environmental Policy Institute at Occidental College in Los Angeles; the Center seeks to improve access to fresh and healthy foods in all communities, especially those where access is most limited. Strategies include developing and evaluating pilot programs; grassroots organizing and coalition building; and conducting research, evaluation, and policy analysis. http://www.uepi.oxy.edu/cfj/

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Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP)
The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is the focal point within USDA where "scientific research is linked with the nutritional needs of the American public." http://www.usda.gov/cnpp/

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Center on Hunger and Poverty
Operates the Food Security Institute, which serves as a national clearinghouse for hunger and food insecurity studies conducted across the country, and works with policy makers and the media to promote greater understanding of hunger and food insecurity in America, and their relationship to federal and state policies.
http://www.centeronhunger.org/whatsnew.html

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Center on Hunger, Poverty and Nutrition Policy
Promotes policies which improve the lives and developmental capacities of low-income children and families in the nation. The Center brings cutting-edge empirical evidence to the attention of policy makers, the press and the public, and provides advocacy groups and citizen organizations with the latest knowledge in relevant fields.
http://hunger.tufts.edu/

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Community Food Security Coalition
The CFSC is a nonprofit, membership-based national coalition of over 600 organizations and individuals that focus on food and agriculture issues, whose mission is to bring about lasting social change by promoting community-based solutions to hunger, poor nutrition, and the globalization of the food system. The site provides information about funding, programs, publications and joining their listserve and other resources. http://www.foodsecurity.org/index.html

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Community Food Systems, Cornell University
This segment of Agriculture, Food and Community site is meant to provide a discussion of the issues related to community food systems and to direct visitors to practical approaches to building such local food systems. These approaches are targeted to individual consumers and professionals as well as institutions and organizations through partnership and collaboration.
http://www.cals.cornell.edu/agfoodcommunity/afs_temp1.cfm?topicID=69

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Congressional Hunger Center
The Congressional Hunger Center (CHC) is a non-profit anti- hunger leadership training organization located in Washington, DC. The CHC aims to serve as "a center where the anti-hunger community can discuss creative solutions to end domestic and international hunger." In addition to providing a large amount of information about the organization and its work the Web site contains an extensive list of hyperlinks of other organizations working in the same area. http://www.ghn.org/chc/

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Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), is responsible for administering the nutrition assistance programs of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The aim of the FNS is to "provide children and low-income families better access to food and a more healthful diet through its food assistance programs and comprehensive nutrition education efforts.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/

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Food, Land and People (FLP)
Food, Land & People is a nonprofit organization committed to helping people of all ages better understand the interrelationships among agriculture, the environment, and people of the world; and to working cooperatively to promote informed consumer choices and sustainable agricultural practices. The site offers information about FLPs educational resources and activities, and links to related organizations.
http://www.foodlandpeople.org/index.html

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Food Research and Action Center
A nonprofit and nonpartisan research and public policy center that serves as the hub of a nationwide anti-hunger network working to eradicate hunger and undernutrition in the United States. The website provides information about their research and watchdog activities, and serves as an information clearinghouse. www.frac.org/

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Food Share
Food Share is a non-profit food security organization that works on food issues, focusing on the food system as a whole. The organization promotes policies - such as adequate social assistance rates, sustainable agriculture, universal funding of community-based programs and nutrition education - that will make food a priority at all levels of society. http://www.foodshare.net

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Hunger Web
A source for links to other sites where information of relevance to hunger can be found. Links point to sites related to research, field work, advocacy and policy, and education and training. www.brown.edu/Departments/World_Hunger_Program/

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Local Harvest
LocalHarvest is a non-profit venture to sprout and grow a definitive and reliable "living" public directory of small farms nationwide, and in so doing to provide people with direct contact to farms in their local area. The website provides Information Technology services to the Sustainable Agriculture, Buy Local, and Environmental Communities. It also offers a list of articles, books and links to related websites. http://www.localharvest.org

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Second Harvest
The nation's largest domestic hunger relief organization, umbrella to a network of over 200 food banks and food-rescue programs. The website contains information about hunger in the US and Second Harvest research studies reports. www.secondharvest.org/

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Share Our Strength
Share Our Strength is one of the nation's leading anti-hunger, anti-poverty organizations. mobilizes individuals and industries to contribute their talents to raise funds and awareness for the fight against hunger and poverty. http://www.strength.org/

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Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SAREP)
SAREP is a statewide program providing leadership and support for scientific research and education that promotes agricultural and food systems that are economically viable, sustain natural resources and biodiversity, and enhance the quality of life in the state's diverse communities. The site contains an extensive bibliography, information about SAREP funded projects, and case studies. http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/

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Sustainable Communities Network
The Agriculture and Food Systems section of this site presents examples of whole systems approaches to sustainable agriculture, and links to and information about related resources http://www.sustainable.org/economy/agriculture.html

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World Hunger Year
WHY advances long-term solutions to hunger and poverty by supporting community-based organizations that empower individuals and build self-reliance and connecting these organizations to funders, media and legislators. WHY administers the USDA's National Hunger Clearinghouse. www.worldhungeryear.org/

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Nutrition Promotion

American Dietetic Association
This national association of nutrition professionals offers many nutrition resources for practitioners, paraprofessionals, and the general public. Website resources include nutrition fact sheets and information about books and other reading materials; information about nutrition and health campaigns; legislative and regulatory information and tools; and more. www.eatright.org/

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Bright Futures
Based at Georgetown University and sponsored by National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health Bureau, thsi website offers resources for health professionals and families to assist them in fostering overall health among youth. Nutrition and physical activity practice guides, training tools, and family materials are available to help promote healthful weight management. http://www.brightfutures.org/index.html

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California Federation of Certified Famers' Markets
There are over 400 communities with Certified Farmers Markets, locations approved by the county agricultural commissioner where certified farmers sell only those agricultural products they grow themselves, in California. For more information, visit http://www.cafarmersmarkets.com/.

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California Five-A-Day Campaign
A statewide nutrition initiative led by California Department of Health Services, partnership with the national campaign and 200 organizations in California. The site provides information about the social marketing campaigns, the consumer research that supports them, and related projects. http://www.dhs.ca.gov/cpns/ca5aday/index.html

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California Nutrition Network
The California Nutrition Network for Healthy, Active Families (Network) is the state's largest nutrition coalition, made up of state agencies, public entities, nonprofit made organizations, media outlets, businesses and industry partners. The 5-a-day nutrition education programs are all part of the Network. The Network section of the site provides information about the Network's grant funding and USDA matching awards, education materials, and feature programs. http://www.dhs.ca.gov/cpns/network/index.html

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California Obesity Prevention Initiative
Download the Do More-Watch Less Toolkit, a cutting edge effort to help pre-teens incorporate more screen-free activities into their lives. Designed for and field tested with "tweens" (ages 10-14,) and after school program staff, the toolkit includes step-by-step instructions and handouts that guide "tweens" through hands-on activities including:

• tracking the time they typically spend in front of a screen
• embarking on a challenge to go screen-free for up to a week
• setting a goal to engage in no more than 2 hours of screen-based activities per day
• and celebrating their efforts to reduce their screen-time with a party.

Developed by the California Obesity Prevention Initiative, a program of the California Department of Health Services, the California Obesity Prevention Initiative website is designed to assist community activists, leaders, and public health professionals in the fight against obesity. The site provides the latest guidelines, data, and resources for combating this epidemic, including existing policies and how you might work to incorporate healthy activity and eating policies in your community. New information and resources added often.he California Obesity Prevention Initiative website is designed to assist community activists, leaders, and public health professionals in the fight against obesity. The site provides the latest guidelines, data, and resources for combating this epidemic, including existing policies and how you might work to incorporate healthy activity and eating policies in your community. New information and resources added often.

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California Project LEAN (CPL)
A statewide nutrition and physical activity campaign. Website offers consumer education and advocacy materials, details about Project LEAN programs, an interactive internet-based Geographic Information System (GIS) that allows users to view and query mapped nutrition data, and more. http://www.californiaprojectlean.org/

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Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)
A nonprofit education and advocacy organization that focuses on improving the safety and nutritional quality of our food supply. This website offers education and advocacy materials, and news updates and special reports. www.cspinet.org/

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Maternal and Child Health Library
Knowledge Path: Child and Adolescent Nutrition is a guide on current resources and information tools, includes web sites and electronic publications, journal articles, books, reports and other print publications, database and discussion groups. The web site is intended for use by health professionals, program administrators, educators, researchers, and parents who are interested in tracking timely information on this topic. http://mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_childnutr.html

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Meals Matter
This website, developed by The Dairy Council of California, makes MyPyramid and the Dietary Guidelines more useful and actionable for the health professional and consumer. Meals Matter assists the family meal preparer in making informed decisions that lead to optimal health, and registered dietitians to create practical and nutritionally accurate tools customizable to unique family needs and interests. The Meal Planning Tools — Cookbook, Meal Planner, Meal Suggestions, Pantry, Recipes and Shopping List — provide a range of useful features to make planning healthy meals easier. http://www.mealsmatter.org/index.aspx

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National Bone Health Campaign
The National Bone Health Campaign's ( Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Osteoporosis Foundation) interactive website, Powerful Gilrs, Powerful Bones, includes quizzes, games, activities, fun facts and links, encouraging girls to take care of themselves and be bone smart. http://www.nof.org/powerfulbones/

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National Gardening Association
The National Gardening Association is a nonprofit organization established in 1972 to help gardeners, and to help people through gardening. More than 30 years later, we are still doing both. While our goals have been consistent over time, how we achieve them has shifted in response to a socially, culturally, and technologically changing world. http://garden.org/

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National Nutrition Summit
A synopsis of the recommendations and highlights of speeches and discussions of the participants at the National Nutrition Summit, held May 30 and 31, 2000 in Washington, D.C. In addition, the website includes pertinent information from the landmark 1969 White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health, which is considered the starting point for refocusing the public and private sector on critical issues in nutrition and public health. The site is a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the ODS of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.nns.nih.gov

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Nutrition Central
Nutrition Central is designed for parents and educators to locate food and nutrition education resources for preschoolers. http://nutrition.central.vt.edu/

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Nutrition Education and Training (NET)
Part of the California Department of Education, provides comprehensive nutrition information and educational programs for children, teachers, child nutrition personnel, program administrators, and parents in schools and child care agencies. http://www.cde.ca.gov/nsd/nets/

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Nutrition Explorations
Sponsored by the National Dairy Council, this site offers fun and easy ways to learn about nutrition. http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/

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Nutrition & Kids
Nutrition & Kids offers hands-on educational materials on proper nutrition and health for children so that they will motivate themselves to instill healthy eating habits. http://www.nutritionandkids.net/10942/

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Nutrition for Kids!
Website that contains nutrition information designed for parents, teachers, and kids. Subscribe to the free electronic monthly newsletter at this site. Developed by Connie Evers, MS RD. nutritionforkids.com

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Nutrition Navigator
A review and rating guide to nutrition web sites, designed to help people find accurate, useful nutrition information on the web. Separately rates nutrition sites targeting women, parents, journalists, educators, kids, and those with special dietary needs. www.navigator.tufts.edu/

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NUTRITION.GOV
A new federal resource that provides easy access to all online federal government information on nutrition, including specialized nutrition information for infants and children, adult women and men, and seniors. Includes extensive interactive scientific reference section. http://www.nutrition.gov/

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Parent's Place
Includes a rtilces for parents on health and nutrition. http://www.ivillage.com/topics/fitness/a-z, http://www.ivillage.com/topics/food/a-z

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The Philadelphia Nutrition Network
The Philadelphia Nutrition Network is a program ofThe Food Trust, which was founded in 1992 to respond to the contemporary epidemic of diet-related disease and malnutrition, by working to increase access to affordable and nutritious food and helping people to improve their diets. In 1994, the Trust initiated a citywide collaborative, the Philadelphia Nutrition Education Network, dedicated to the integration of food and nutrition education into ongoing community food and nutrition programs through the Philadelphia area. The Philadelphia Nutrition Education Network is an informal network of over 40 organizations and individuals who are involved with nutrition education efforts. The goal of the Network is to link food access with teaching food related life skills and to motivate people (particularly those in low income neighborhoods) to make healthy food choices for themselves and their families. ,http://www.thefoodtrust.org/nutrition_edu.html

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Portion Distortion
Anyone eating on the run or at restaurants has probably noticed that food portions have gotten larger. Some portions are called "super size," while others have simply grown in size and provide enough food for at least two people. With this growth have come increases in waistlines and body weight. Take this short quiz to see if you know how today's portions compare to the portions available 20 years ago. http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/portion/

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Team Nutrition
Website that has an extensive nutrition and physical activity resource section for teachers and students. www.fns.usda.gov/tn/

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Texas Cooperative Extension and Texas Tech
Comprehensive information and resources for parents, teachers, and health professionals for use with children of all sizes to improve food choices and increase physical activity.
http://childobesity.tamu.edu/

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USDA for Kids
Many links to kid-oriented information on foods, nutrition, agriculture, science, 4-H, soil and more. www.usda.gov/news/usdakids/index.html

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US Department of Health and Human Services
An online encyclopedia of health information, dietary guidelines, and links to pages for children. This site links to several multi-agency health initiatives and activities of federal departments and agencies.
http://www.health.gov/

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Obesity

American Public Health Association: Food and Nutrition Section: Overweight in Children
This website provides information and links to resources on the subject of overweight in childhood and adolescence that can be used to promote awareness and education, improve public health practice, and strengthen public policy. http://aphafoodandnutrition.org/

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American Obesity Association
A nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting education, research and community action that can improve the quality of life for people with obesity. www.obesity.org

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Center for Healthy Weight
The Center is an interdisciplinary, cross-departmental effort to tackle childhood obesity through advances in patient care, state-of-the-art research and the design and development of successful community programs.  Under the direction of Thomas Robinson, MD, MPH, physicians and researchers from LPCH and the Stanford University School of Medicine address the different factors that cause obesity and overweight and provide a range of prevention and treatment strategies, including: Patient Care, Research and Community Programs. http://www.lpch.org/clinicalSpecialtiesServices/ClinicalSpecialties/centerHealthyWeight/

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Cyberdiet
Commerical site with adult BMI calculator, other assessment tools and tips. .http://www.cyberdiet.com/reg/index.html

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Food and Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration web page, How to Lose and Manage Weight - Watch Your Calories, Be Active provides tools for consumers to use to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle, as well as information about FDA's recently announced program to combat obesity. Special information addresses the important issue of childhood obesity. The site also serves as a gateway to information on obesity and weight loss from other government agencies, such as the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Yopics include Get Active, Keep Fit, Lose Weight; Approved Obesity Treatment; You Can Lose Weight - Here’s How; What Are 'Obesity' and 'Overweight; Are You Overweight? Check Your Body Mass Index (BMI), and Weight Loss for Children. http://www.fda.gov//oc/opacom/hottopics/obesity.html

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Healthy Weight Network
Weight and eating books and information by recognized scientific experts. The site offers scientific research on dieting, the failure of weight loss programs, eating disorders, obesity,overweight, size acceptance, diet quackery, and moving ahead with the nondiet health at any size paradigm. http://www.healthyweight.net/

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HUGS for Teens
HUGS is an initiative built on a framework of diet free lifestyles. It is Health focused, centered on Understanding lifestyle behaviours, Group supported, and Self esteem building. HUGS offers programs and workshops for adults and teens based on the publication of three lifestyle books (You Count, Calories Don't; Staying Off the Diet Roller Coaster; Tailoring Your Tastes). www.hugs.com/

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The Modoc County Childhood Obesity Prevention Project
The Modoc County Childhood Obesity Prevention Project is developing a countywide educational obesity prevention plan targeting pregnant women and parents with children ages 0-5.  The progarm will provide nutrition education and physical activity presentations to child care providers, health care providers, community members, parents, schools, etc.  A collaborative round-table of commuity partners will be organized to develop an educational obesity prevention plan.  This will include development of educational materials, media outreach, presentation, and incentives. http://www.modoccohealthservices.com/obesityprevention.html

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Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS)
Montana Dept. of Public Health and Human Services has developed this report "Obesity-A National Epidemic Affecting Montanans" to raise awareness of the severity of the problem of obesity among children and adolescents. View with free Adobe Reader.

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National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA)
An organization working to end discrimination based on body size and to provide people of size with the tools for self-empowerment, through public education, advocacy and member support. www.naafa.org/back to top

North American Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO)
An interdisciplinary society whose purpose is to develop, extend and disseminate knowledge in the field of obesity. The website contains links to related organizations, obesity journals, research centers. www.naaso.org/

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Personal Fit Weight Loss Guide
Commerical site with interactive meal planner/calorie calculator, BMI calculator, articles, and links to other organizations, assessment tools and tips. http://personal-fit-weight-loss-guide.com/

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The Weight-Control Information Network (WIN)
A service of the HIH's National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) that assembles and disseminates to health professionals and the public sciencebased information on weight control, obesity, and nutritional disorders. www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/pubs/health.htm

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American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
AAHPERD supports and assists those involved in physical education, leisure, dance, health promotion, and education and all specialties related to achieving a healthy lifestyle. www.aahperd.org

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America on the Move
Take simple steps to be more physically active and eat more healthfully. America on the Move is a community-wide program developed to promote increased physical activity. http://www.americaonthemove.org/

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Bright Futures
Based at Georgetown University and sponsored by National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health Bureau, thsi website offers resources for health professionals and families to assist them in fostering overall health among youth. Nutrition and physical activity practice guides, training tools, and family materials are available to help promote healthful weight management. http://www.brightfutures.org/index.html

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California Center for Physical Activity
The California Department of Health Services established the Physical Activity and Health Initiative (PAHI) in 1996 and in 2004, it became the California Center for Physical Activity. The Center champions creative solutions to increasing everyday activity in California, serves as an expert resource for California physical activity partners, helps communities create more walkable and bikeable neighborhoods. By targeting sedentary and irregularly active people across the lifespan, the Center addresses the obesity and diabetes epidemics, cardiovascular disease and stroke, osteoporosis, arthritis, colon cancer and hypertension. http://www.caphysicalactivity.org/achievements.html

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The Healthy Transportation Network is a project of CCPA in collaboration with the State & Local Injury Control Section of the California Department of Health Services; the CaliforniaBicycle Coalition; Local Government Commission; and the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy California Field Office, that assists California's local officials in creating more walkable and bicycle-friendly communities. Contact: Project Coordinator Jeffery Rosenhall jrosenha@dhs.ca.gov or 916-552-9885.

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California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
This site contains a list of events, model programs, and other efforts of the Council to promote physical activity in schools and communities in California. www.calfit.ca.gov

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California Obesity Prevention Initiative
Download the Do More-Watch Less Toolkit, a cutting edge effort to help pre-teens incorporate more screen-free activities into their lives. Designed for and field tested with "tweens" (ages 10-14,) and after school program staff, the toolkit includes step-by-step instructions and handouts that guide "tweens" through hands-on activities including:

• tracking the time they typically spend in front of a screen
• embarking on a challenge to go screen-free for up to a week
• setting a goal to engage in no more than 2 hours of screen-based activities per day
• and celebrating their efforts to reduce their screen-time with a party.

Developed by the California Obesity Prevention Initiative, a program of the California Department of Health Services, the California Obesity Prevention Initiative website is designed to assist community activists, leaders, and public health professionals in the fight against obesity. The site provides the latest guidelines, data, and resources for combating this epidemic, including existing policies and how you might work to incorporate healthy activity and eating policies in your community. New information and resources added often.

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CDC's Nutrition and Physical Activity Program
Website contains Pediatric Growth Charts, surveillance data on obesity and diabetes, descriptions of CDC sponsored nutrition and physical activity promotion programs, including Kids Walk-to-School: A Guide to Promote Walking to School, www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/, and Physical Activity Evaluation Handbook http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/handbook/index.htm

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Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity
Of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Center for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/

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Flaghouse, Inc.
A family company that provides professionals (in education, recreation and rehabilitation) with the supplies and equipment they need to help their clients achieve their highest level of human potential. Materials for the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) program can be purchased from this site. www.flaghouse.com/

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Get Kids in Action
A partnership between The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and The Gatorade Company, Get Kids in Action aims to increase physical activity among children to reduce and prevent obesity. Unlike previous attempts to address childhood obesity, The program takes a multi-disciplinary, community-based approach targeting the full-range of individuals who impact this complex problem including doctors, community leaders and families. Through research, education and outreach, Get Kids in Action will identify real and proven solutions to increase physical activity that can be replicated in communities across the United States, and recognizes that without the right combination of education and resources, it is difficult for communities and families to take responsibility and make activity an essential part of children’s lives. http://www.getkidsinaction.com/aboutus.html

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Healthy Kids Challenge
Healthy Kids Challenge mission is to guide schools, communities, and programs in creating solutions to help kids and families Connect Health And Needs, Get Excited (C.H.A.N.G.E.). The success of their initial project involving urban schoolkids, parents, and teachers in 1998 led to plans for an ongoing initiative, utilizing the vast reach of the magazine and web site to promote and support the effort. http://www.healthykidschallenge.com

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The Healthy Kids Resource Center
A great resource for teachers and other adults who work with children in California. The Center holds a wealth of health education resources including curricula, books, and videos that are loaned out free-of-charge all over California. Requests for materials are made via the Center’s user-friendly on-line catalog. http://www.hkresources.org/c/@RoduY_Ph0tkQo/Pages/index.html

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Healthy Start for Life
Healthy Start for Life is a collaboration between Dietitians of Canada and 9 organizations whose shared goal is to promote healthy eating and physical activity among toddlers and preschool age children (2 to 5 years). http://www.dietitians.ca/healthystart/

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Hearts N Motion
Health, nutrition and physical education programs for children and adults developed by Community Nutrition Services' Community Cardiovascular Health Program for businesses and organizations in Duval County, FL. (zip codes 32206 and 32209). Adult 8-week progam includes: Chain of Surival, Sign & Symptoms of Heart attack and stroke, diabetes management, physical activity promotion, healthy food choices, weight management and adult tobacco prevention. Moving Against Diabetes, a 4-week formal diabetes education program, focuses on adults with type 2 diabetes in zip code 32209. 6-week Kids Hearts N Motion program focuses on nutriton and fitness for kids 6-11 years in zip code 32206. http://www.dchd.net/

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Hearts N' Parks
Hearts N' Parks incorporates science-based information about lifestyle choices that can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and skills for adopting heart-healthy behaviors into regular activities offered by park and recreation departments and other community-based agencies. The program focuses on encouraging Americans of all ages to aim for a healthy weight, follow a heart-healthy eating plan, and engage in regular physical activity. Training for recreational staff and tools for measuring the impact of their activities is provided. More than 50 Hearts N' Parks sites ("magnet centers") are now active in 11 states .http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2003-07/nhla-rno070303.phpl

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Human Kinetics (HK)
Since 1974, HK has served the physical activity field by producing innovative, informative products in all areas of physical activity that help people worldwide lead healthier, more active lives. HK produces textbooks and their ancillaries, consumer books, software, videos, audiocassettes, journals, and distance education courses. http://www.humankinetics.com/

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Jump Rope for Heart
Developed by the American Heart Association, this program allows kids to build skills and have fun while raising money to support research projects. Jump Rope for Heart is geared for elementary school students. Its sister project, Hoops for Heart, is geared for middle school students. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2441

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KaBOOM!
A national nonprofit organization that specializes in linking communities, businesses and organizations together to build needed, safe and accessible playgrounds. The web site offers resources for those interesting in helping a community develop a play space, including a Getting Started Kit, The KaBOOM! Playground Manual, and more.
www.kaboom.org

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Kidnetic
A highly interavtive, multi level website with educational tools for kids and parents on topics ranging from indoor and outdoor exercises, and nutrition to moderated message boards. Spearheaded by the International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC) (see Nutritional Promotion section) http://www.kidnetic.com/

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Knowledge Path: Physical Activity and Children
Website contains links to electronic resources and databases. The knowledge path also contains a bibliography of journal articles, books, and other publications. The information found here is aimed at health professionals, policymakers, educators, coaches, and families. http://www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_phys_activity.html

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Melpomene
Melpomene Institute, founded in 1982, helps girls & women of all ages link physical activity and health through research, publication and education. http://www.melpomene.org

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LA's BEST - BEST Fit Program
The mission of LA's BEST is to provide a safe and supervised after school education, enrichment and recreation program for elementary school children ages 5 to 12 in the city of los angeles . Created in 1988, LA's BEST is a partnership including the city of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles unified school district and the private sector. http://www.lasbest.org/

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National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)
A national organization that seeks to enhance knowledge and professional practice in sport and physical activity through scientific study and dissemination of research-based and experiential knowledge to members and the public. The website includes many resources including publications, programs, advocacy materials, and more.
http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/

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National Bone Health Campaign
The National Bone Health Campaign's ( Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Osteoporosis Foundation) interactive website, Powerful Gilrs, Powerful Bones, includes quizzes, games, activities, fun facts and links, encouraging girls to take care of themselves and be bone smart.http://www.nof.org/powerfulbones/

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National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity
NCPPA is a national network of public, private, and industry organizations seeking to increase physical activity in America through physical fitness, sports, physical education, and worksite health promotion. Website contains "key facts" about physical activity, links and information for coalition member organizations, and instructions for joining the e-newsletter. www.ncppa.org/

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National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
A national nonprofit organization devoted to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all Americans. NRPA encourages recreation initiatives for youth in high-risk environments, the promotion of healthy lifestyles, and conservation of natural and cultural resources. http://www.activeparks.org/

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President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) serves as a catalyst to promote, encourage, and motivate the development of physical fitness and sports participation for all Americans of all ages. This site offers many downloadable research-based publications for youth and adults. http://www.fitness.gov

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Prevention Institute
Prevention Institute is a non-profit national center dedicated to improving community health and well-being by building momentum for effective primary prevention. Primary prevention means taking action to build resilience and to prevent problems before they occur. The Institute's work is characterized by a strong commitment to community participation and promotion of equitable health outcomes among all social and economic groups. Since its founding in 1997, the organization has focused on injury and violence prevention, traffic safety, health disparities, nutrition and physical activity, and youth development. http://www.preventioninstitute.org/home.html

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Prevention Research Center at the University of South Carolina
Prevention Center that hosts a web page aimed at promoting physical activity in community settings. The purpose of this website is to provide resources and information about physical activity to researchers, public health practitioners, and others who are interested in promoting physical activity in their communities. http://prevention.sph.sc.edu

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Project LEAN
Project LEAN stands for Leaders Encouraging Activity and Nutrition. The two websites below offer tips and resources for eating well and being physically active. http://www.californiaprojectlean.org/ , Teen Web Site

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Shape Up America
A nonprofit organization dedicated to achieving a healthy weight for life. This web site offers a wide range of topics including facts and statistics on childhood obesity, Fitness and Weight Management Directory, the 10,000 Step Program, Body Fat Lab, Parent Guide for the Assessment and Treatment of the Overweight Child, and a Support Center.
http://www.shapeup.org/general/

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Team Nutrition
The goal of USDA’s Team Nutrition is to improve children’s lifelong eating and physical activity habits by using the principles of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid. This site has extensive resource sections for teachers and students. http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/

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Team Up For Youth
Team Up for Youth promotes the healthy development of young people by strengthening and expanding youth sports and leveling the playing field to ensure quality sports opportunities for all children and youth. http://www.teamupforyouth.org

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Texas Cooperative Extension and Texas Tech
Comprehensive information and resources for parents, teachers, and health professionals for use with children of all sizes to improve food choices and increase physical activity.
http://childobesity.tamu.edu/

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TV-Turnoff Network
Created in 1995 to encourage adults and children to reduce television watching to promote richer, healthier, and more connected lives. http://www.tvturnoff.org/

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Agency for Healthcare, Research and Quality
The Agency for Healthcare, Research and Quality website features the Child Health Toolbox: Measuring Performance in Child Health Programs Access, Quality, and Health Service Delivery. This online resource can help State and local policymakers and program directors and staff to answer these and related questions about measuring health care performance in child health programs, including concepts, tips, and tools for evaluating Medicaid, the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), Title V, and other health care service programs for children. http://www.ahrq.gov/chtoolbx/

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Aim for a Healthy Weight
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute has an excellent web site for consumers and professionals dedicated to healthy weight. It includes for consumers: a BMI calculator, risk chart, an interactive menu planner, shopping list and ideas, a guide to physical activity, menus, and recipes. For professionals it has a full text of clinical guidelines for obesity, an evidence report, executive summary for the guidelines, and the practical guide. There are also good Palm OS tools and slides for professional use.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm

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Association of State and Territorial Directors of Health Promotion and Public Health Education (ASTDHPPHE)
Contains links to HHS and USDA documents and information on nutrition and health. www.astdhpphe.org/

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California Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Coalition
A coalition of 32 organizations in the state, including state and local health departments, academia, and voluntary and community-based groups. Website contains issue papers, statistics, risk factors, and recommendations for intervening against cardiovascular disease among various ethnic groups and the overall US population.
http://www.dhs.cahwnet.gov/ps/cdic/cdcb/Chronic/CHDSP/html/core_cvd_coalition.htm

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The California Center for Health Improvement (CCHI)
An independent, impartial, not-for-profit, prevention-focused health policy center. CCHI publishes Policy Matters, which is a series of fact sheets on current community health and healthcare issues and policies.http://www.centerforhealthimprovement.org/

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California Center for Public Heatlh Advocacy
Established in 1999 by California's two public health associations,SCPHA and CPHA-N, as an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, the California Center for Public Health Advocacy raises awareness about public health issues and mobilizes communities to promote the establishment of effective health policies. The Center uses tools of public health—health education, social marketing, epidemiology, and grassroots organizing—to design policy solutions to address public health challenges facing California today.  Our initial priority issues are child nutrition and fitness, health disparities, universal access to health care, and public health infrastructure.http://www.publichealthadvocacy.org/

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California Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
The Diabetes Prevention and Control Program is a public health program in the California Department of Health Services. We work to prevent and detect diabetes, improve quality of care, reduce health disparities,develop and sustain public health policy, and raise awareness. Read and submit personal diabetes stories. Sign up for our electronic mailing list. http://caldiabetes.org

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California Food Policy Advocates
CFPA is a statewide public policy and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the health and well being of low-income Californians by increasing their access to nutritious and affordable food. This large site offers hundereds of pertinent links. The pages for the Child Nutrition Program and Meal Quality and Obesity are particularly helpful. http://www.cfpa.net/

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Center for Collaborative Planning
Provides and cultivates innovative resources and support to build and strengthen communities in their pursuit of health and well-being. The Center offers a variety of community building and leadership development services.www.connectccp.org/

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Center for Science in the Public Interest
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a consumer advocacy organization whose twin missions are to conduct innovative research and advocacy programs in health and nutrition, and to provide consumers with current, useful information about their health and well-being. In general, CSPI’s three main goals are:To provide useful, objective information to the public and policymakers and to conduct research on food, alcohol, health, the environment, and other issues related to science and technology;To represent the citizen’s interests before regulatory, judicial and legislative bodies on food, alcohol, health, the environment, and other issues; and to ensure that science and technology are used for the public good and to encourage scientists to engage in public-interest activities. http://cspinet.org/nutritionpolicy/index.html

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California Obesity Prevention Initiative
The California Obesity Prevention Initiative website is designed to assist community activists, leaders, and public health professionals in the fight against obesity. The site provides the latest guidelines, data, and resources for combating this epidemic, including existing policies and how you might work to incorporate healthy activity and eating policies in your community. New information and resources added often.

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Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Division of Child and Adolescent Health
This site offers a rich compilation of up-to-date resources on nutrition, physical activity, and school health. Includes comprehensive resource lists of national and health-related associations. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash/

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Center for Nutrition Policy and Health Promotion (CNPP)
CNPP is the focal point within USDA where scientific research is linked with the nutritional needs of the American public. The website provides access to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, an interactive tool for gauging the healthfulness of your diet, recipes and tips for healthy/thrifty meals, proceedings from the Center's nutrition symposiums, and much more. www.usda.gov/cnpp/

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CDC's Division of Child and Adolescent Health
A compilation of up-to-date resources on nutrition, physical activity, and school health. Includes comprehensive resource lists of national health-related associations. www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash/guide.htm

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Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a consumer advocacy organization whose twin missions are to conduct innovative research and advocacy programs in health and nutrition, and to provide consumers with current, useful information about their health and well-being. http://www.cspinet.org/

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The Community Guide
A set of recommendations for the use or nonuse of population-based interventions for a variety of public health topics, developed by a task force of public health experts and based on systematic reviews of the evidence of effectiveness of interventions. View recommendations, citations of published articles, and access links to other resources at this site. www.thecommunityguide.org/home_f.html

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Community Initiatives
An alliance of professionals dedicated to creating healthy and sustainable communities wherever people live, work, and play. Helps organizations, corporations, and community collaborations shape change and accelerate results. http://www.communityinitiatives.com/home.html

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The Community Toolbox
Developed by the University of Kansas with a mission to promote community health and development by connecting people, ideas, and resources. This user-friendly site is chock-full of information and tips to help community groups organize for change. http://ctb.lsi.ukans.edu/

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Evidence Based Health Promotion
The Public Health Group, Department of Human Services, Victoria, Australia, is committed to supporting evidence-based practice in the planning and implementation of effective health promotion action. In collaboration with statewide health advancement organizations, this site provides evidence-based reviews to identify the most effective and efficacious interventions and provide information to help ensure efficient use of resources. http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/phd/ebhp/index.htm

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Health Policy Coach
A website designed as guidance through the process of creating and influencing public policies that affect schools, workplaces and neighborhoods. This site provides a prevention-focused policy profiles based on five broad determinants of health -- healthcare, education, work, safety and the environment -- including background information, policy ideas, examples of effectiveness and references, and contact information for additional resources. www.healthpolicycoach.org/

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International Life Sciences (ILSI) Center for Health Promotion
An organization which attempts to impact the lives of children, adolescents and adults through its Physical Activity and Nutrition (PAN) Program. PAN's objectives are: to advance the science in physical activity, nutrition, and obesity as it relates to child, adolescent, and adult health; to test and promote community interventions; and to communicate and disseminate new knowledge and proven strategies.
www.ilsi.org/

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Website allows easy access to information contained in The Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults: The Evidence Report, produced by the NHLBI in cooperation with the NIDDKD. Topics addressed in the Clinical Guidelines include the health risks associated with overweight and obesity, as well as the assessment, treatment, and management of overweight and obese patients. www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

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National Library of Medicine
The National Library of Medicine has a new website which has available all reports issued by the US Public Health Service Surgeon General. This site, which makes some 70 digitized reports public, results from a collaboration between the NLM and the Office of the Surgeon General. The collection includes Reports, Proceedings and Workshops from 1964-2000, as well as Reports, Conference Reports and Proceedings and Calls to Action since 2000. sgreports.nlm.nih.gov/NN/

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The Oregon Center for Public Policy
The Oregon Center for Public Policy is a Silverton, Oregon-based non-profit research institute that uses research and analysis to advance policies and practices that improve the economic and social prospects of low- and moderate income Oregonians, the majority of Oregonians. Some information and reports on the site are applicable on a national level. http://www.ocpp.org/

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Partnership for Prevention
A nonprofit membership association that includes corporations, health-related professional and trade associations, nonprofit policy and research institutions, health plans, and state health departments. The website includes publications that translate prevention research into useful tools. www.prevent.org/homepage.htm

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Public Health & Community Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
A membership group of the American Dietetic Association. This site contains position statements in the following areas: Domestic Food and Nutrition Security, Nutrition Standards For Child Care Programs, Child and Adolescent Food and Nutrition Programs, Role of Nutrition in Health Promotion and Disease, and more. www.eatright.org/dpg/dpg10.html

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Search Institute
Search Institute is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities. To accomplish this mission, the institute generates and communicates new knowledge, and brings together community, state, and national leaders.
http://www.search-institute.org/

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State Health Facts Online
The Kaiser Family Foundation's new Comprehensive Health Policy Resource Site. This online resource provides comprehensive and current health policy information on all 50 states, the District of Columbia and US territories. The site provides a wealth of information on demographics, health, and health policy, including health coverage, access, financing, and state legislation. www.statehealthfacts.kff.org

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Strategic Alliance
The Strategic Alliance for Healthy Food and Activity Environments (Strategic Alliance) is a coalition of nutrition and physical activity advocates in California that is shifting the debate on nutrition and physical activity away from a primary focus on personal responsibility and individual choice to one that examines corporate and government practices and the role of the environment in shaping eating and activity behaviors. The Alliance's goal is to benefit the health and wellness of all California residents by promoting environmental solutions and institutional and government policies and practices that support healthy eating and activity. The Strategic Alliance focuses its promotion of healthy eating and activity environments through five key sectors: Children's Environments, Government, Industry Practices, Health Care System and the Media. http://www.eatbettermovemore.org/

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Health Policy Coach
Developed by the Center for Health Improvement in Sacramento, California, this website offers tools, strategies, and information to help communities create policy change related to health, welfare, and education. http://www.healthpolicycoach.org/

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The Sustainable Communities Network
Links citizens to resources and one another in creating healthy, vital, and sustainable communities. http://www.sustainable.org/

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American School Food Service Association
A great source of information regarding child nutrition education and school meal programs. It also contains research on all facets of the child nutrition field, food service operations information, newest regulations and legislation, and lists of children’s books and worksheets on health and nutrition. www.asfsa.org

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Division of Adolescent and School Health
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC. Provides access to information about school health policies and programs studies and evaluation tools, youth risk behavior studies, CDC funded state coordinated school health programs, and more. www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash/index.htm

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Healthy School Meals Resource System
A searchable web site, providing information to those working in USDA's Child Nutrition Programs. Site contains training materials, a wealth of food and nutrition resources, recipes and menus, food safety information, food service industry links, school meal regulations, and more. schoolmeals.nal.usda.gov:8001/

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California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom
What the future holds for agriculture will determine the quality of life for all…farmers and ranchers…suppliers…food processors…wholesalers… retailers…consumers. Our mission is to increase awareness and understanding of agriculture among California's educators and students. The California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom works with K–12 teachers, students, and community leaders, to enhance education using agricultural examples. We offer school children the knowledge to make informed choices. Some students will choose agriculture as their life's work. All students, as future voters, will make decisions about agriculture. http://www.cfaitc.org/AboutUs/AboutUs.php

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Winter Park Health Foundation
Home to the BrainSmart/HealthWise, a pilot program based on the belief that children learn better and improve academic performance when they have proper nutrition, hydration and exercise. The foundation strives to improve physical health and well being of youth and adults through health promotion and health care interventions, to increase access to appropriate healthcare, and to improve mental health and well being through health promotion and health care interventions through programs addressing physical activity, proper nutrition, school health, drug and alcohol-free youth, and psychosocial health. http://www.wphf.org/main.html

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