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American Cancer Society (ACS)
ACS provides entensive resources to help people quit smoking.
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Resources for the general public about the benefits of physical activity for people of all ages, from all occupations. The physicians, researchers and educators of the College have created tools for the general public and for special audiences.
American Dietetic Association (ADA) Nutrition & Health for Older Americans
It's all about eating right! And the ADA provides the resources for proper nutrition and health.
Lifelong Fitness Alliance (LFA)
LFA is dedicated to improving health and wellness.
Food and Drug Administration's Older Persons Website
Information for people over 65 years old on food and nutrition.
Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) Department of Agriculture
The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) is a leader in on-line global nutrition information. Located at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) of USDA, the FNIC Web site contains over 2500 links to current and reliable nutrition information.
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Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA)
The mission of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (HNRCA) is to explore the relationship between nutrition, aging and health by determining the nutrient requirements that are necessary to promote health and well-being for older adults and examining the degenerative conditions associated with aging.
National Osteoporosis Foundation (NAF)
NAF's mission is to prevent osteoporosis and related fractures, to promote lifelong bone health, to help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and to find a cure through programs of awareness, advocacy, public and health professional education and research.
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS)
www.fitness.gov is the health, physical activity, fitness and sports information Web site of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. You can find out about the Council and its work, view our publications, and link to the resources of other government agencies as well as to health and fitness organizations.
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