Physical Activity Plans

Tips for increasing physical activity

 More ways to increase physical activity 

Summary

 Make physical activity a regular part of the day  Choose activities that you enjoy and can do regularly. Fitting activity into a daily routine can be easy — such   as taking a brisk 10 minute walk to and from the parking lot, bus stop, or subway station. Or, join an exercise class. Keep it interesting by trying something different on alternate days. Every little bit adds up and doing something is better than doing nothing. Make sure to do at least 10 minutes of activity at a time, shorter bursts of activity will not have the same health benefits. For example, walking the dog for 10 minutes before and after work or adding a 10 minute walk at lunchtime can add to your weekly goal. Mix it up. Swim, take a yoga class, garden or lift weights. To be ready anytime, keep some comfortable clothes and a pair of walking or running shoes in the car and at the office.

Author

http://www.choosemyplate.gov

Preschool: Healthy Habits for Life Resource Kit

Sesame Street Healthy Habits for Life (Open Kit) 

Summary

 Early childhood is an exciting time, as children begin to learn about themselves and the world around them. It's a time when they begin to develop habits that can affect them throughout their lives, especially when it comes to food and fitness. 

Author

http://kidshealth.org/

Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Database

Nutrition Database 

Summary

 Search our fruit and vegetable database for nutrition, storage and handling information on a variety of fruits and vegetables. One look and you’ll see that eating a colorful variety of fruits and veggies provides a wide range of valuable nutrients. 

Author

http://www.cdc.gov

Too Much Weight May Delay Infants’ Ability to Crawl, Walk

 Released: 3/30/2010 9:00 AM EDT Source: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   Newswise — Those cute little rolls of fat some infants have may actually slow their ability to crawl and walk, according to a new study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Summary

 [Video: To see a video of Slining talking about the study, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M42sNfxpLfk

Author

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

A Model Program: Exercise Intervention for Cancer Rehabilitation

A Model Program: Exercise Intervention for Cancer Rehabilitation

Summary

Recent advances in cancer detection and treatment have resulted in an increase in the survival rate of individuals diagnosed with cancer.

Author

Schneider CM, Dennehy CA, Roozeboom M, Carter SD.

Diabetes and Physical Activity

Summary

http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov/MeetingAbstracts/ma?f=103624226.html

Author

NIH