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American Obesity Association (AOA)
AOA is the only obesity organization focused on changing public policy and perceptions about obesity. The web site features a provider directory, as well as information on education, research, prevention, treatment, consumer protection, and discrimination related to obesity.
American Public Health Association (APHA)
APHA is an association of individuals and organizations working to improve the public's health and to achieve equity in health status for everyone. The association promotes scientific and professional public health practices and policies, advocates for a healthy global society, emphasizes prevention activities, and enhances efforts to promote and protect environmental and community health. The web site provides information about APHA membership, publications, legislative issues, and links to other public health web sites.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
DHS was created by combining 22 previously separate domestic government agencies into one department to protect the Nation against threats to the homeland. The web site provides comprehensive information about how to prepare for a national emergency, including assembling a supply kit, developing a family communications plan, and becoming informed about specific terrorist threats, such as biological, chemical, or nuclear threats.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC is recognized as the lead Federal agency for protecting the health and safety of the people of the United States, providing credible information for making national health decisions, and promoting the health of the Nation's people through strong partnerships. The web site offers information about health issues in the news, a wide range of health topics, publications and other products, training and employment opportunities, and health data and statistics, as well as links to health information networks and other information sources.
Healthy People 2010
Healthy People is a national agenda that sets forth health objectives to identify the most significant preventable threats to the Nation's health and to establish national goals to reduce these threats. The web site provides reliable information about the indicators being used to measure the health of the Nation over the next 10 years, what individuals and families should know about making health decisions, and how States, communities, and organizations can work together to improve the Nation's health. Also features related publications and data.
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS)
PCPFS serves as a catalyst to promote, encourage, and motivate Americans of all ages to become physically active and participate in sports, and advises the President of the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on how to achieve this goal. The web site provides fast facts about the President's Council, fitness and sports publications, and exercise, nutrition, and health information. Includes special sections featuring exercise and nutrition tips for kids and quick resources for coaches, teachers, and health care and fitness professionals.
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