Nutrition and Physical Activity

Differences in the prevalence of physical inactivity in the United States exist by race/ethnicity and location, according to new CDC maps.
Active People, Healthy Nation (SM) is an initiative led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve the health of 27 million Americans by 2027 by increasing their level of physical activity.
The Active Communities Tool (ACT): An Action Planning Guide and Assessment Modules to Improve Community Built Environments to Promote Physical Activity helps committed, cross-sector teams create an action plan for improving community built environments that promote physical activity consistent with…
This guide provides information on the meaning and interpretation of food packages and labels.
This handy guide provides tips for healthy snacks to get you through the day.
The first step to cooking healthy is to stock your kitchen with a variety of foods that you can throw together for healthy meals in a hurry. Keep these foods on hand for fast meals on busy nights.
Tips for making quick entrees for when you’re hungry and in a hurry.
Guide to a low-fiber diet for individuals with cancer. Covers the definition of a low-fiber diet, lists low-fiber foods, and describes differences between soluble and insoluble fiber.
Guide to interpreting "low-fat" designation and incorporating more low-fat foods into your diet.
This guide provides tips on adding more vegetables, fruits and whole grains to your diet while watching your refined carbohydrates, sugar, and fat intake.