Office of African American Affairs
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Milwaukee Health Department
Includes related books, handouts, pamphlets, and on-line materials - click on the bullet point you are interested in. These resources are in PDF format.
5-A-Day
Blood Pressure Tip Sheet
Healthy Heart Tip Sheet
Healthy Hearts Project: Physical Activity Equals a Healthier Heart
Healthy Eating and Snacks
Healthy Eating and Snacks - in Spanish
Healthy Eating the Vegetarian Way
Healthy Eating Tips - in Hmong and Spanish
Potassium Food Sources for People with High Blood Pressure
Walking Guide
WEIGHT - What are You Doing About Yours?
CDC Division for Heart Disease and Stoke Prevention
BAM! (Body and Mind): Aimed at youth ages 9-13, BAM! Was created to answer kids questions on health issues and ways to make their bodies and minds healthier, stronger, and safer.
Bright Futures: Bright Futures is a set of guidelines by the National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. It is a practical approach to providing health supervision for kids of all ages, from birth to adolescents.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity - CDC: A variety of information and publications from the Centers for Disease Control.
Health Is Academic: Guide to Coordinated School Health Programs: ASHA Publications, 7263 State Route 43, PO Box 708, Kent, OH 44240 or (330) 678-1601
Healthy People 2030
Healthy Youth! Coordinated School Health Program: A coordinated school health program (CSHP) model consists of many agencies that work together to maintain the well-being of young people.
NIDDK Clearinghouse: Information from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders
North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine (NASPEM)
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS): Serves as a catalyst for encouraging all Americans of all ages to become more physically active and participate in sports.
The State of Adolescent Health In Wisconsin: A report exploring the health-related issues of Wisconsin's youth and risky behaviors among adolescents, including physical activity and nutrition.
USDA - Food and Nutrition: A host of publications concerning key nutrition issues among children and adults of all ages from the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Wisconsin Bike Federation