Parks, Recreation & Tourism: Health Intiatives


Home Current Athletics Classes Events Parks Tourism Directory Beehive Playline 693-5811 Email Us	Health Initiatives *Did you know:* *Over the last two decades, adult obesity in America has increased by 80%.* *Over the last three decades, the number of children defined as over weight has tripled.* *LET'S MAKE A CHANGE - LET'S GET HEALTHY!* LINKS TO A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE One idea from a forum we held was to create a "links webpage" to the many healthy programs and information on becoming active that already exist. Hopefully these links will give us the information and encouragement to eat healthier and exercise more! Sparkpeople - join this free site for help with a healthy diet and exercise program. American Obesity Association - The leading organization for advocacy and education on obesity. America on the Move - A Million Miles Logged Since March. Childhood Obesity - Information and guidance from the American Obesity Association Delicious Decisions - American Heart Association's heart healthy dishes. Fitness Fundamentals - Developed by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Generation Fit - Teens act to improve health in their communities. Healthfinder healthfinder® - An award-winning Federal Web site for consumers, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services together with other Federal agencies. Since 1997, healthfinder® has been recognized as a key resource for finding the best government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet. healthfinder® links to carefully selected information and Web sites from over 1,500 health-related organizations. Healthy Lifestyle - Guidelines form the American Heart Association. National Institutes of Health - With information on wellness and lifestyle, this webpage is a great source of information. Pedometers USA—Visit this site to find information on pedometers (styles, colors, prices, sizes, etc) Presidents Challenge - You're it, Get Fit! - a program of daily activity monitoring and working towards earning rewards for achieving your goals, from the office of the President. Prevention Magazine - Lots of great articles! Try their search engine to find article on walking. Steps to a HealtherUS - Steps to a HealthierUS is a bold new initiative from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that advances President George W. Bush’s HealthierUS goal of helping Americans live longer, better and healthier lives. Test Your Food Label Knowledge - From the US Department of Health and Human Services The Presidents Council on Physical Fitness - the health, physical activity, fitness and sports information website of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports The Walking Site—Offers tips for beginners, motivation, frequently asked questions, etc. Walking—From the “about WebPages.” Offers walking tips, pedometer information, etc. Walking A Step in the Right Direction—From the National Institute of Health—how do I start? Safety tips, warm up, is it okay for me? Taking the first step... Walking Off Weight - Walking is often recommended as part of a weight loss program. Walk the Walk - From Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism! Don't see your favorite site listed here...email us and we will add the site.

Please Subscribe to the Gloucester Connections Email News Service featuring PR&T Deadline Reminders, Info on New Programs & Special Events & Info on Other County Agencies. Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism - 6467 Main Street - Gloucester, VA 23061 - 804-693-2355 - Email

Last Update by D. R. Carter August 19, 2008

Walking Off Weight - Walking is often recommended as part of a weight loss program.