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Fitness & Nutrition
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Fitness
ACE Exercise Library
http://www.acefitness.org/getfit/freeexercise.aspx
From the American Council on Exercise, "create your own workout depending on the amount of time you have and the equipment available to you."
American Body Building: Articles
http://www.getbig.com/articles
Fundamental workouts for the various muscle groups, suggestions for building mass, safety tips, nutrition, and more.
Diet Plans & Programs: The Advantages & Disadvantages
https://www.medicinenet.com/diet_plans_and_programs/article.htm#weight_loss_seems_simple
The Diet Detective
http://www.dietdetective.com
A wealth of information on diets, nutrition, and fitness.
Ketogenic Diet
https://www.ruled.me/guide-keto-diet/#what-to-eat
This diet is high in fat protein with no carbohydrates. The high fat causes fast fat burning.
Let's Move
https://letsmove.obamawhitehouse.archives.gov
"The Let’s Move! campaign, started by First Lady Michelle Obama, has an ambitious national goal of solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation so that children born today will reach adulthood at a healthy weight." Offers information about eating healthy and getting active.
MedlinePlus: Exercise and Physical Fitness
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exerciseandphysicalfitness.html
A directory of fitness resources. Locate articles, a glossary, tutorials, health check tools, and more.
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
http://www.health.gov/paguidelines
"The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is designed to provide information and guidance on the types and amounts of physical activity that provide substantial health benefits for Americans aged 6 years and older. The main idea behind the Guidelines is that regular physical activity over months and years can produce long-term health benefits."
Wu Style Animated Tai Chi Page
http://www.wfdesign.com/tc
Animated drawings guide the student though positions and movements.
Yoga for Beginners
https://www.yogabasics.com/practice/yoga-for-beginners/
Philosophy, benefits, styles, breathing, postures, meditation, and more.
Nutrition
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
http://www.eatright.org
Information on everything from the place of nutritional supplements to chocolate in the diet.
BMI - Body Mass Index
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/index.htm
Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, users can calculate their body mass index.
Calorie Calculator
http://www.mayoclinic.org/calorie-calculator/itt-20084939
From the Mayo Clinic, users can calculate the number of calories are needed daily to maintain your weight.
Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet
http://tinyurl.com/4hmpw
From the National Institute of Health, an A-Z list of dietary supplement fact sheets.
CDC Guidelines
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/resources/strategies-guidelines.html
Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention Strategies
Nutrient Database
https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides this tool for discovering the nutritional value of some six thousand foods.
Nutrition.gov
https://www.nutrition.gov/
Provides government information on food and nutrition.
Prevention Magazine
https://www.prevention.com/food-nutrition/
Weight control and wholesome eating, with additional articles about exercise.
Recipes for Health
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/health/series/recipes_for_health/index.html
Posts about healthy eating, recipes for healthy meals, and questions and answers.
USDA National Agricultural Library
http://www.nal.usda.gov
Information on meal planning, nutritional supplements, food safety, dietary guidelines, recipes for healthy kids, and more.
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