Family Health and Fitness      

The greatest wealth is health.  ~Virgil

Nutrition My Pyramid   Introduces the new food pyramid, provides custom recommendations for age and  gender
Dole 5 a Day  Promotes eating at least 5 fruits and vegetables a day. Sections for parents, kids, teachers and food service providers
Ten Steps to Healthier Eating    Nutrition Action article: Ten Steps to Healthier Eating
Physical Activity Games Kids Play  Many, many games and rules for the playground, the family or the neighborhood
Street Play  Another website of many games and related articles, photos, and humor
American Heart Association American Heart Association link to information about physical activity and ways make some lifestyle changes
The Walking Site The Walking Site Just like it sounds; a wealth of information on walking and a multitude of links to get you started
For Kids Smartmouth This is an interactive site about nutrition. Includes video clips, games
Kidnetic  Discover ideas for healthy eating, learn about good nutrition, and find fun physical activities you can do alone or with friends. Includes recipes and fun games as well.
Kids Health   Find answers to questions like "What makes me sick?" and cool features like Dealing with Feelings, plusanimations, games, and more.
Girl Power  For girls, learning to love and take care of their body! This site contains facts about eating right, exercising, and eating disorders
Childhood Obesity The Pressure to Eat: Why We’re Getting Fatter Article from Nutrition Action newletter,  the Center for Science in the Public Interest
Childhood Obesity: What Parents Can Do Article from the Mayo clinic gives advice to parents
The Surgeon General’s Call to Action Article about  to prevening and decreasing overweight and obesity.  Gives information on the issues and offers advice.
Body Mass Index (BMI)  Information from the Center for Disease Control about Body Mass Index (BMI) and BMI calculators for adults and children.

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