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Exercise and physical activity

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From womenshealth.gov

1. Body Image (More information on this publication)

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/body-image/

2. Fitness and Nutrition (More information on this publication)

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/fitness-nutrition/

3. For Your Heart (More information on this publication)

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/for-your-heart/

4. Physical Activity Fact Sheet (More information on this publication)

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/physical-activity.cfm...

Other publications and websites

1. 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (More information on this publication)

   http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/default.aspx

2. Active at Any Size (More information on this publication)

   http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/active.htm

3. Age Page: Exercise and Physical Activity: Getting Fit for Life (More information on this publication)

   http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/exercise.htm

4. Aim for a Healthy Weight! (More information on this publication)

   http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm

5. Balancing Calories (More information on this publication)

   http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/calories/

6. BAM! Body and Mind ™ (More information on this publication)

   http://www.bam.gov/

7. Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults (More information on this publication)

   http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/adultguide/default.aspx

8. Best Bones Forever! (More information on this publication)

   http://www.bestbonesforever.gov/

9. Breast Cancer (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professionals (More information on this publication)

   http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/breast/HealthProfessional

10. Catch the Ball (Girls and Women's Fitness Tips) (More information on this publication)

    http://fitness.gov/catch.html

11. Dehydration (More information on this publication)

    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000982.htm

12. Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging (More information on this publication)

    http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/ExerciseGuide/

13. Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide From the National Institute on Aging (More information on this publication)

    http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/ExerciseGuide/

14. Exercise for Older Adults (More information on this publication)

    http://nihseniorhealth.gov/exerciseforolderadults/toc.html

15. Exercise for Your Bone Health (More information on this publication)

    http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Bone_Health/Exercise/default.asp

16. Filipinos Aspire for Healthy Hearts: Be Active for a Healthy Heart (More information on this publication)

    http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/filipino_facts/filipino-pa.pdf...

17. Fit and Fabulous as You Mature (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/mature.htm

18. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance (More information on this publication)

    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/fluidandelectrolytebalance.html

19. Fruits & Veggies—More Matters™ (More information on this publication)

    http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/

20. Growing Older, Eating Better (More information on this publication)

    http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/Publications/ucm119456.htm

21. Growing Stronger — Strength Training for Older Adults (More information on this publication)

    http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/growing_stronger/index.htm

22. Guide to Behavior Change (More information on this publication)

    http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/behavior.htm

23. Handout on Health: Sports Injuries (More information on this publication)

    http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Sports_Injuries/default.asp

24. Healthier US: Physical Fitness (More information on this publication)

    http://www.healthierus.gov/exercise.html

25. HealthierUS.gov (More information on this publication)

    http://www.healthierus.gov

26. Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Across Your Lifespan: Better Health and You: Tips for Adults (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/better_health.htm

27. Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Across Your Lifespan: Fit for Two: Tips for Pregnancy (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/two.htm

28. Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Across Your Lifespan: Young at Heart: Tips for Older Adults (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/young_heart.htm

29. Healthy Women Build Healthy Communities Toolkit (More information on this publication)

    http://www.hrsa.gov/womenshealth/toolkit/menu.html

30. Heart and Vascular Diseases (More information on this publication)

    http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart

31. Hearts N' Parks (More information on this publication)

    http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/heart/obesity/hrt_n_pk/index.htm

32. Help Your Arthritis Treatment Work (More information on this publication)

    http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/arthritis.html

33. Helping Your Child: Tips for Parents (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/child.htm

34. Helping Your Overweight Child (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/over_child.htm

35. Improving Your Health: Tips for African American Men and Women (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/improving.htm

36. Keeping Track of What You Do Each Week (More information on this publication)

    http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/adultguide/keepingtrack.pdf

37. Kids Walk to-School: A Guide to Promote Walking to School (More information on this publication)

    http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/kidswalk/pdf/kidswalk.pdf

38. Make Physical Activity Fun! (More information on this publication)

    http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/downloads/tip_physical_activity.pdf...

39. My Bright Future: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating for Adult Women (More information on this publication)

    http://www.hrsa.gov/WomensHealth/mybrightfutureadult/menu.html

40. My Bright Future: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating for Young Women (More information on this publication)

    http://www.hrsa.gov/WomensHealth/mybrightfuture/menu.html

41. My Bright Future: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating for Young Women: Wallet Card (More information on this publication)

    ftp://ftp.hrsa.gov/mybrightfuture/guideforyoungwomenwallet.pdf

42. National Bone Health Campaign - Powerful Bones. Powerful Girls (More information on this publication)

    http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bonehealth/index.htm

43. NIHSeniorHealth (More information on this publication)

    http://nihseniorhealth.gov/

44. Patient Information Sheet #3: Exercise and Lupus (More information on this publication)

    http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Lupus/Lupus_Guide/chppis3.asp

45. Physical Activity and Weight Control (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/physical.htm

46. Physical Activity Evaluation Handbook (More information on this publication)

    http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/health_professionals/interventions/handbook.htm...

47. Physical Activity for Everyone: Adding Physical Activity to Your Life (More information on this publication)

    http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/getactive/index.html

48. Physical Activity for Everyone: Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity (More information on this publication)

    http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/getactive/barriers.html

49. Physical Activity for Everyone: The Benefits of Physical Activity (More information on this publication)

    http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/health/index.html

50. Physical Activity for Everyone: Videos (More information on this publication)

    http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/videos/index.html

51. Physical Activity: Prevalence and Related Issues Among Hispanic Women (More information on this publication)

    http://www.fitness.gov/enewsletter/Summer07_featurearticle.htm

52. Pump Fiction: Tips for Buying Exercise Equipment (More information on this publication)

    http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/products/pro10.shtm

53. Sisters Together: Celebrate the Beauty of Youth! (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/celebrate.htm

54. Sisters Together: Move More, Eat Better: Energize Yourself and Your Family (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/energize.htm

55. Take Charge of Your Health: A Teenager's Guide to Better Health (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/take_charge.htm

56. The National Bone Health Campaign (Powerful Bones. Powerful Girls.) Website for Parents (More information on this publication)

    http://www.bestbonesforever.gov/

57. The President's Challenge (More information on this publication)

    http://www.presidentschallenge.org/

58. Tips for a Safe and Healthy Life (More information on this publication)

    http://www.cdc.gov/family/tips/

59. Vietnamese Aspire for Healthy Hearts: Be Active for a Healthier Heart (More information on this publication)

    http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/viet_facts/viet-pa.pdf

60. Walking: A Step in the Right Direction (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/walking.htm

61. Weight Loss for Life (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/for_life.htm

62. Weight-loss and Nutrition Myths (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/myths.htm

63. Your Guide to Physical Activity and Your Heart (More information on this publication)

    http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/phy_active.pdf

64. Activities After Hip Replacement (Copyright © American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) (More information on this publication)

    http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00356&return_link=0

65. Aging in the Know: Physical Activity (Copyright © The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=11

66. Children and Sports: Choices for All Ages (Copyright © Mayo Foundation) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/fitness/SM00057/

67. Choose to Move (Copyright © American Heart Association) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.choosetomove.org/

68. Compulsive Exercise (Copyright © Nemours Foundation) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/compulsive_exercise.html

69. Develop a Safe Exercise Program (Copyright © National Safety Council) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.nsc.org/news_resources/Resources/Documents/Develop_a_Safe_Exercise_Program.pdf...

70. Disability Related Sports and Recreation Links (Copyright © Disabled Sports USA) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.dsusa.org/links-drsr-links.html

71. Easter Seals Camping and Recreation (Copyright © Easter Seals) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ntl_camping_and_recreation

72. Eating and Exercise: Time it Right to Maximize your Workout (Copyright ©Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/exercise/HQ00594_D/METHOD=print

73. Eating Before and Between Athletic Events (Copyright © Alabama Cooperative Extension System) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/H/HE-0750/

74. Effects of Exercise on Pregnancy (Copyright © American Pregnancy Association) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/effectsofexerciseonpreg.html

75. Exercise (Copyright © Texas Heart Institute) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.texasheartinstitute.org/HIC/Topics/HSmart/exercis1.cfm

76. Exercise After Pregnancy: How to Get Started (Copyright © Mayo Foundation) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise-after-pregnancy/MY00477/

77. Exercise and Fitness (Copyright © American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp045.cfm

78. Exercise and Seniors (Copyright © American Academy of Family Physicians) (More information on this publication)

    http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/physical/basics/754.html

79. Exercise Counts: How Many Calories Will Your Activity Burn? (Copyright © American Cancer Society) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_6_1x_Exercise_Counts.asp

80. Exercise During Pregnancy (Copyright © American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp119.cfm

81. Exercise Guidelines During Pregnancy (Copyright © American Pregnancy Association) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/exerciseguidelines.html

82. The Exercise Habit (Copyright © American Academy of Family Physicians) (More information on this publication)

    http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/physical/basics/059.html

83. Exercise/Fitness: Exercise Guidelines for People With Disabilities (Copyright © NCPAD) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.ncpad.org/exercise/fact_sheet.php?sheet=15

84. Exercise: A Drug-Free Approach to Lowering High Blood Pressure (Copyright © Mayo Foundation) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/high-blood-pressure/HI00024/METHOD=print

85. Exercise: How to Get Started (Copyright © American Academy of Family Physicians) (More information on this publication)

    http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/physical/basics/015.html

86. Exercising During Pregnancy (Copyright © Nemours Foundation) (More information on this publication)

    http://kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy/pregnancy/exercising_pregnancy.html

87. Fibromyalgia and Exercise (Copyright © American Academy of Family Physicians) (More information on this publication)

    http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/bone/061.html

88. Fitness basics (Copyright © Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness/MY00396

89. Fitness for Kids: Getting Your Children Off the Couch (Copyright © Mayo Foundation) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/fitness/FL00030/

90. Go Red BetterU Program (Copyright © American Heart Association) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.goredforwomen.org/BetterU/index.aspx

91. How Much Physical Activity Do You Need? (More information on this publication)

    http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/index.html

92. How to Get Involved in Sports (Copyright © Disabled Sports USA) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.dsusa.org/about-getinvolvedsports.html

93. Just Move It: It's Up to You (Copyright © Just Move It) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.justmoveit.org

94. Keeping Your Heart Healthy (Copyright © American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp122.cfm

95. Kegel Exercises (Copyright © American Pregnancy Association) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/kegelexercises.htm

96. Kids and Exercise (Copyright © The Nemours Foundation) (More information on this publication)

    http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/staying_fit/exercise.html#

97. Knee Replacement Exercise Guide (Copyright © American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) (More information on this publication)

    http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00301

98. Lose Weight for Better Health (Copyright © Black Women's Health Imperative) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.blackwomenshealth.com/2006/articles.php?id=16

99. Low Back Pain Exercise Guide (Copyright © American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons ) (More information on this publication)

    http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00302

100. Nutrition and Activity Quiz (Copyright © American Cancer Society) (More information on this publication)

     http://www.cancer.org/healthy/toolsandcalculators/quizzes/app/nutrition-activity-quiz...

101. Physical Activity (Copyright © American Heart Association) (More information on this publication)

     http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4563

102. Postpartum Counseling: A Quick Reference Guide for Clinicians (Copyright © Association of Reproductive Health Professionals) (More information on this publication)

     http://www.arhp.org/publications-and-resources/quick-reference-guide-for-clinicians/postpartum-counseling...

103. Pregnancy and Exercise: What You Can Do for a Healthy Pregnancy (Copyright © American Academy of Family Physicians) (More information on this publication)

     http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/pregnancy/basics/305.html

104. Recreation and Pregnancy (Copyright © American Pregnancy Association) (More information on this publication)

     http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/recreation.html

105. Recreation: A Great Way to Be Active (Copyright © NC Office on Disability and Health) (More information on this publication)

     http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ncodh/pdfs/recbeactive.pdf

106. Safe Exercise (Copyright © American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) (More information on this publication)

     http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00418

107. Slide show: Aquatic exercise how to's (Copyright © Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) (More information on this publication)

     http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aquatic-exercise/SM00055

108. Sports Nutrition for Young Adults: Hydration (Copyright © Alabama Cooperative Extension System) (More information on this publication)

     http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/H/HE-0749/HE-0749.pdf

109. Spotlight on Exercise (Copyright © March of Dimes) (More information on this publication)

     http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_515.asp

110. Start with a Strong, Active Family (Copyright © Alliance for a Healthier Generation) (More information on this publication)

     http://www.healthiergeneration.org/parents.aspx?id=3307

111. Strength and Balance Exercises (Copyright © American Heart Association) (More information on this publication)

     http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/CardiacRehab/Strength-and-Balance-Exercises_UCM_307384_Articl...

112. Stretching and Flexibility Exercises (Copyright © American Heart Association) (More information on this publication)

     http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/CardiacRehab/Stretching-and-Flexibility-Exercises_UCM_307383_...

113. Walking: Rx for Health, Happiness (Copyright © American Podiatric Medical Association) (More information on this publication)

     http://www.apma.org/MainMenu/Foot-Health/Foot-Health-Brochures-category/Learn-About-Your-Feet/Walking.aspx...

114. Warm Up, Cool Down and Be Flexible (Copyright © American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) (More information on this publication)

     http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00310

115. Weight-training and Weight-lifting Safety (Copyright © American Academy of Family Physicians) (More information on this publication)

     http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/physical/sports/198.html

116. Will My Milk Supply be Affected If I Exercise? (Copyright © La Leche League International) (More information on this publication)

     http://www.llli.org/FAQ/exercise.html

Other organizations

1. CDC's WISEWOMAN — Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation (More information on this organization)
2. Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, CDC (More information on this organization)
3. Let's Move! (More information on this organization)
4. Nutrition.gov (More information on this organization)
5. Nutrition.gov en español (More information on this organization)
6. Office of Women's Health, OD, CDC, HHS (More information on this organization)
7. President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition (More information on this organization)
8. Smallstep Kids (More information on this organization)
9. SmallStep.gov (More information on this organization)
10. Smallstep.gov en español (More information on this organization)
11. The President's Challenge (More information on this organization)
12. Weight-Control Information Network (More information on this organization)
13. Womenshealth.gov, OWH, HHS (More information on this organization)
14. Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (More information on this organization)
15. American Academy of Family Physicians (More information on this organization)
16. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance (More information on this organization)
17. American Council on Exercise (More information on this organization)
18. American Diabetes Association (More information on this organization)
19. American Running Association (More information on this organization)
20. Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (More information on this organization)
21. Center for Young Women's Health en español (More information on this organization)
22. Disabled Sports USA (More information on this organization)
23. Dwarf Athletic Association of America (More information on this organization)
24. FedsGetFit.gov (More information on this organization)
25. Girls on the Run International (More information on this organization)
26. International Food Information Council Foundation (More information on this organization)
27. March of Dimes (More information on this organization)
28. Melpomene Institute (More information on this organization)
29. National Association for Health and Fitness c/o Be Active New York State (More information on this organization)
30. National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (More information on this organization)
31. National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity (More information on this organization)
32. National Council on Women's Health, Inc (More information on this organization)
33. New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center (More information on this organization)
34. North Carolina Office on Disability and Health (More information on this organization)
35. Road Runners Club of America (More information on this organization)
36. Safe Routes to School National Partnership (More information on this organization)
37. ViaHealth Rochester General Hospital (More information on this organization)
38. Women's Heart Foundation (More information on this organization)
39. Women's Sports Foundation (More information on this organization)
40. YMCA of the USA (More information on this organization)

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