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Fall 2008 All Member Meeting: November 19, 2008 |
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2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Summary |
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Resource Review - Eat Smart. Play Hard.
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Resource Review - SNAP-Ed Connection Recipe Finder Database
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Burden of Overweight and Obesity in Maryland: Data Update Summary, 2008
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NACo launches Healthy Counties Database
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Redesigned Healthfinder.gov
The U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has
redesigned healthfinder.gov and is looking for feedback on the site.
The new site has a prevention focus and has been redesigned based on usability and health literacy principles. The site's "Quick Guide to
Healthy Living" focuses on 5 key health behaviors, including
physical activity. Check it out at http://beta.healthfinder.gov. Be
sure to provide your comments using the feedback button.
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School Health Profiles Release
CDC's Division of School Health
recently released a report from the 2006 School Health Profiles, a
system of surveys assessing school health policies and programs in
states and large urban school districts. These surveys are conducted
biennially by state and local education and health agencies among
middle and high school principals and lead health education
teachers. The profiles include a detailed description of the
methodology; short-term and long-term changes over time; and results
related to the six components of the coordinated school health
model. Detailed reports and state fact sheets can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/profiles/index.htm.
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American Fitness Index
The American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM) recently launched the ACSM American Fitness Index(tm) (AFI).
This program is being implemented in partnership with the
WellPoint/Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation. The AFI will
provide an evidence- and science-based measurement of the state of
health and fitness at the community level throughout the U.S. During
the pilot phase, the project assessed the 15 largest cities in the
U.S. (plus Indianapolis). Go to http://www.americanfitnessindex.org to read the reports and see how the rankings were created.
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International Walk to School Month
It's time to start planning for
International Walk to School month in October. In the US, you can
register at www.walktoschool.org/register. Registered schools will
be displayed on an interactive map and organizers will have access
to a variety of downloadable materials, including certificates,
templates for printing stickers, and a frequent walker punch card.
Registrants can also subscribe to receive a weekly e-newsletter with
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