 Helpful web sites that provide information and tools to learn about or combat Childhood Obesity
Programs
www.chw.org/newkids NEW Kids Programs at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (clinic, NEW Kids at the Y, bariatric)
www.ymcamke.org
To get to information on NEW Kids at the Y, select:
"participate, programs and classes, NEW Kids at the Y"
National or Professional Organizations
American Dietetic Association- Food and Nutrition Information
www.eatright.org
Centers for Science in the Public Interest- advocate organization to share health and nutrition information
www.cspinet.org
Health Information from the American Academy of Family Physicians
www.familydoctor.org
American Diabetes Association- nutrition tips, recipes, weight loss tips, exercise tips
www.diabetes.org
American Heart Association- includes a section specific to Children's Health
www.americanheart.org
American Academy of Pediatrics- check out "Parenting Corner" & "Health Topics"
www.aap.org
American Psychological Association
www.apa.org
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov
National Center for Health Statistics- interesting site if you like numbers
www.cdc.gov/nchs
National Institutes of Health- Health information on every topic, for every age range
www.health.nih.gov
Action for Healthy Kids
www.actionforhealthykids.org
American Obesity Association
www.obesity.org
Healthy Weight Network
www.healthyweight.net
Healthier US- Prevention tips; along with Nutrition and Physical Activity Information
www.healthierus.gov
www.dairycouncilofca.org/activities
Check your fitness level and more.
www.VERBparents.com
www.cdc.gov/spanish/verb
CDC- VERB Campaign for physical activity.
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan
Ways to enhance children's activity & nutrition.
National Dairy Council
www.nationaldairycouncil.org
WIN - Weight-control Information Network
www.win.niddk.nih.gov
The President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports
www.fitness.gov
Other Resources of Information
www.fatcalories.com
Summary of Fast Food nutrition facts. (Ignore other weight-loss claims)
www.familyfoodzone.com
Fun ways to learn about nutrition.
www.exhibits.pacsci.org/nutrition
Interactive nutrition games.
Nutrition and Fitness Web Sites for Children and Teens (also informative for adults)
www.mypyramid.gov
Home page of MyPyramid - for individualized nutrition recommendations
www.kidshealth.org - Parents, Kids and Teen Sites
www.kidnetic.com - interactive web site to learn how the body works and how to be healthier
VERB Campaign to Increase Physical Activity
www.verbnow.com
Fruit and Vegetable Information
www.5aday.gov
www.5aday.com
www.dole5aday.com
Body and Mind
www.bam.gov
www.girlpower.gov
www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones
How do your bones measure up?
Eat Smart Play Hard? (for kids)
http://www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhardkids/
Meal Planning / Recipe Ideas
www.mealsmatter.org - Family meal planning web site
www.allrecipes.com - meal planning web site
Meal planning web sites with a cost associated to them:
www.thescramble.com
www.morethyme.com
www.savingdinner.com
www.dinnerplanner.com
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