Resources
Obesity and Weight Management
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Defining Obesity
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Healthy People
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) – Obesity Education Initiative
NHLBI – Clinical Guidelines for Obesity
The Guide to Community Preventive Services
Obesity; Early Care and Education
Nutrition
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans
USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Labeling and Nutrition Overview
Dinner Tonight Healthy Cooking School
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Nutrition Basics
Fruits and Vegetables
Go Texan – a guide to Farmers Markets
Local Harvest – Guide to Local Growers
Breastfeeding
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Breastfeeding Resources
Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite Program
Physical Activity & Active Living
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
The National Physical Activity Plan
Step it Up! The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities
CDC: The CDC’s Designing and Building Healthy Places
CDC Vital Signs: Physical Activity and Adults with Disabilities
American College of Sports Medicine
Safe Routes: National Center for Safe Routes to School
Texas Recreation and Park Society
Screen-Time
Center for Screen Time Awareness
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute – Tools and Resources to Reduce Screen Time
Resources for Public Health Professionals
The Community Guide: The Guide to Community Preventive Services is a free resource to help decision-makers choose programs and policies to improve health and prevent disease in their community.
Children and Nature Network (National)
Texas Children and Nature Network
External links to other sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the Texas Department of State Health Services. These sites may also not be accessible to people with disabilities.