Nutrition and Physical Activity Links

Educational and Participatory Programs

• Wisconsin Food Wise Program

FoodWIse employs a combination of evidence-based educational strategies, accompanied by environmental supports, designed to facilitate voluntary adoption of healthy food choices and active lifestyles.

Nutrition

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Information on a variety of nutrition topics, including daily tips for healthier eating, fad diets, and links to registered dietitians in your area.

Physical Activity

• Making Physical Activity Part of Your Life – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  Basic information about physical activity.

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Basic exercise information including fitness brochures, including information on selecting equipment, personal trainers, etc.

Partners

AARP

• Articles on physical activity for older adults:
  Special programs for:
  • Walking
  • Sports
  • Working out
  • Getting motivated
  • Advice for professionals working with older adults

• Articles on diet and nutrition for older adults

Clinical Guidelines for Overweight and Obesity

• Adults: Clinical guidelines for the identification, evaluation, and treatment of adult overweight and obesity
• Children and Adolescents: Clinical guidelines for identifying childhood overweight by Body Mass Index-for-Age

• Robert Wood Johnson - Active Living, Obesity and Nutrition
  Articles on active living and modifying the environment through land use planning. Includes interactive tools such as walkability and bikeability checklists to rate your community.
• Action for Healthy Kids
• Wisconsin Local Coalition Websites

• Wisconsin Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - Nutrition
• Wisconsin Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
• Wisconsin Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics