Active Living Research
Environmental / policy strategies to increase daily physical activity America Walks National resource that fosters walkable communities American College of Sports Medicine Respected exercise science; position stands American Council on Exercise - ACE Fit Reliable fitness information American Hiking Society Promotes and protects foot trails and the hiking experience American Institute for Cancer Research Reduce cancer risk through physical activity American Trails America's network of interconnected trails American Volkssport Association Noncompetitive personal fitness, sports, and recreation program Back Pain Resources Crooked's resource section by author, Cathryn Jackobson Ramin Balance Exercises for Older Adults National Institutes of Health falls prevention Baltimore National Heritage Area Trails Guided and self-guided walking and biking trails Benefits of Physical Activity Harvard School of Public Health Bike Maryland Promotes bicycling and provides a voice for Maryland bicyclists Collage Video Exercise videos; view clips to select Community Guide to Promoting Physical Activity Systematic reviews of physical activity promotion interventions Complete Streets Coalition Movement to build safer, more livable road networks for all users Cooper Aerobics - Fitness Files Ken Cooper, MD, MPH - preventive medicine pioneer Core Program Physical therapist, Peggy Brill's core training book Designed to Move Nike's youth physical activity action agenda Every Body Walk Campaign to get America walking Exercise is Medicine American College of Sports Medicine Feldenkrais Method and Baltimore Feldenkrais Center Awareness through movement; Balto. Feldenkrais Training Center FitFeed Top trending health and fitness headlines Go4Life Older adult exercise and physical activity campaign Google Map Pedometer Calculate distance of your running, walking, and cycling routes Map My Run Plan, track, analyze, and share your fitness journey McKenzie Physical Therapy Method Pain prevention and treatment - back, neck, shoulder, knee Move Forward Physical therapy brings motion to life National Center for Bicycling and Walking Creating bicycle-friendly and walkable communities National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity Helping Americans become more physically active Paddling Kayak and canoe resources including boat launch site map Pedestrian and Bicycling Information Center Safe walking and bicycling for transportation and physical activity Physical Activity - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Age group recommendations for physical activity Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans First-ever federal physical activity guidelines released in 2008 President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Empowering Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles Rails to Trails Conservancy National network of trails on former railroad lines Road Scholar (created by Elderhostel) Search for adventures in lifelong learning by activity level Streetplay Active games for urban spaces Strength Training Mayo Clinic's how-to videos Stretching Mayo Clinic's slide show of ten basic stretches Swim Smooth Develop and improve your swimming technique Trail Link Search for rail trails in your area Walk Score Find city and neighborhood walkability ratings Walkability Checklist Survey your community's walkability Wegmans Hit The Trail Passport Guide to local trails from your local Wegmans grocery store |
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Eat right and locate a registered dietitian in your area American Institute for Cancer Research Reduce cancer risk through healthy eating Budget Bytes Delicious recipes designed for small budgets Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Nutrition Action Healthletter; consumer advocacy Chop Chop Magazine Teaches kids to cook real food with their families Cook It Quick Cooking tips for healthy, inexpensive meals Cooking Light Magazine Fresh and healthy recipes Cooking Matters Practical food-skills education Cookus Interruptus Amusing cooking video demonstrations using fresh, local foods Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015-2020 Government nutrition recommendations; revised every 5 years Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) Interactive Tool Calculate daily nutrient recommendations for dietary planning Dietary Supplement Fact Sheets - National Institutes of Health Consult a healthcare provider before using dietary supplements Eat Well Guide Find 25,000+ local and sustainable restaurants, farms and markets Eating Well Magazine Where good taste meets good health Epicurious Leading cooking site; search for recipes by ingredient FNCS Recipe Box U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Food and Human Nutrition USDA National Agricultural Library nutrition information Food and Nutrition Magazine Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food Insight - Nutrition and Food Safety International Food Information Council Foundation Food Network Healthy recipes and cooking tips Food Politics Marion Nestle’s blog (NY University Nutrition Professor and author) Food Safety Includes an “Ask Karen” feature with tips to help you stay food safe Fruits and Veggies More Matters Discover ways to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables Get Cooking Healthy recipes and cooking tips from Kaiser Permanente's Dr. Maring Guestimator Save food and reduce waste with food quantity estimate tool Healthy and Sustainable Food Includes Mid-Atlantic and New England healthy harvest guides Healthy Recipes Mayo Clinic healthy recipes with dietitian tips Herbs At A Glance - Fact Sheets National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Kids Eat Right Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics science-based information Local Harvest Locate organic farmers' markets and community supported agriculture Maryland's Best Maryland Department of Agriculture - links farmers with consumers Meal Templates Healthy for Your Life meal plan by Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN, CD Meatless Monday The day all health breaks loose! Mediterranean Diet Heart-healthy eating plan; Mayo Clinic Menus of Change Initiative The business of healthy, sustainable, delicious food choices Mollie Katzen Vegetarian cookbook author; see her recipes MyPlate Healthy eating icon based on U.S. Dietary Guidelines No Meat Athlete Plant-based diet for endurance athletes Nutrient Database - U.S. Department of Agriculture Find nutrient information on nearly 8,000 foods Nutrition Government-based food and human nutrition information Nutrition Facts Label Understand how to use a nutrition facts label NutritionFacts.org Science-based healthy food information Nutrition Source Harvard School of Public Health's Healthy Eating Plate Oldways Food and nutrition education; good health through heritage Slow Food Blog Connects food we eat with the health of our planet Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics practice group Still Tasty Know how long food lasts to prevent spoilage and waste Sustainable Table Healthy food with less environmental impact |
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