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 | ResourcesHealth Health The Sixth Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure— (JNC VI) provides information for health professionals on high blood pressure. Cardiovascular Disease Start With Your Heart is the official web site for the North Carolina Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Task Force and the North Carolina Cardiovascular Health Program. Cholesterol NHLBI’s Live Healthier Live Longer Information for the public on how to lower blood cholesterol. Second Report of the Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults provides information to health professionals on high blood cholesterol. Diabetes Division of Diabetes Translation at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases and the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse National Diabetes Education Program American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists American Association of Diabetes Educators Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International
Healthcare Healthfinder is a free source of information developed by the US Department of Health and Human Services. It covers over 1,000 topics and includes many resources in Spanish. Healthy Carolinians is a process that results in community-based partnerships to improve the health of North Carolinians. This process is based on the concept that community members are the most qualified to effectively prioritize the health and safety problems in their community and to plan and execute creative solutions to these problems. Initiative to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health is an initiative of the US Department of Health and Human Services. North Carolina Prevention Partners North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians North Carolina Association of Health Plans North Carolina Medical Society North Carolina Nurses Association
Physical Activity + Nutrition - The National Parks Service's Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program. Clikc Here for application information. Local Physical Activity and Nutrition Coalitions
Nutrition North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Obesity Weight-control Information Network serves the public by providing information on obesity, weight control, and nutrition. It is a part of the National Institute of Health (NIH). Partnership for Healthy Weight Management is a partnership of diet companies, consumer groups, scientific organizations, academia, and Federal agencies, backed by the federal Trade Commission. North Carolina Ranked the 14th "fattest" state in the country! NC's Plan to Prevent Overweight, Obesity & Related Chronic Diseases.
Physical Inactivity Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Health 1996 Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health The American College of Sports Medicine promotes scientific research, education, and practical applications of exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life. American Council on Exercise promotes active, healthy lifestyles and their positive effects on the mind, body, and spirit. ACE pledges to enable all segments of society to enjoy the benefits of physical activity and protect the public against unsafe and ineffective fitness products and instruction. The mission of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) is to promote healthy lifestyles through high-quality programs in health, physical education, recreation, dance, and sport, and to provide members with professional development opportunities. America WALKs is a national coalition of local walking advocacy groups dedicated to promoting livable communities where people can walk. They offer advice about how to get started and how to be effective with public officials and engineering/design professionals. Be Active America! Bikes Belong assists local organizations, agencies, and citizens in developing bicycle facilities projects funded by TEA-21 (Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century). The Cooper Institute conducts research in epidemiology, exercise physiology, behavior change, hypertension, children's health issues, obesity, nutrition, aging, and other health issues. National Association for Health and Fitness is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving quality of life through the promotion of physical fitness, sports, and healthy lifestyles National Center for Bicycling and Walking The site focuses on issues of public health, including physical activity promotion, chronic disease prevention and environmental health, as well as transportation, land use, and public safety and injury prevention. President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports promotes community and school physical activity and fitness programs. They disseminate information and raise public awareness about the importance of physical activity and fitness. Wake County Council on Physical Fitness and Health
Tobacco Use National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids is the country’s largest non-government initiative to protect children from tobacco addiction and exposure to second-hand smoke. STAT (Stop Teenage Addiction to Tobacco) is a national organization whose mission is to end childhood and teenage addiction to tobacco by making youth full partners in the tobacco prevention and awareness efforts. QuitNet is a free service to help smokers kick their nicotine addiction. Kickbutt was developed by Washington DOC (Doctors Ought to Care) on behalf of the tobacco control community. Foundation for a Smokefree America is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate people of all ages about smoking and tobacco.
Youth Community American Planning Association is a nonprofit public interest and research organization representing 30,000 practicing planners, officials, and citizens involved with urban and rural planning issues. APA’s objective is to encourage planning that will contribute to public well-being by developing communities and environments that meet the needs of people and society more effectively. Healthy Carolinians is a process that results in community-based partnerships to improve the health of North Carolinians. This process is based on the concept that community members are the most qualified to effectively prioritize the health and safety problems in their community and to plan and execute creative solutions to these problems. Kansas Community Toolbox provides resources related to working in the community and coalition building. Coalition for Healthier Communities and Cities is designed to engage citizens and organizations nationwide in dialogues leading to action on what works for building healthier communities. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a group focused on the conversion of America’s abandoned railroad corridors into multifaceted trails for public use. Triangle Greenways Council is an advocacy group for the promotion of greenways in the Triangle Region of North Carolina Faith Organizations Faith & Health Publication from the Carter Center Engaging Faith Communities as Partners in Improving Community Health Policy Change Schools Center for Disease Control's school guidelines for physical activity Center for Disease Control's school guidelines for nutrition President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports promotes community and school physical activity and fitness programs. They disseminate information and raise public awareness about the importance of physical activity and fitness.
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