STUDENT WELLNESS

Definition:
well·ness n. -  The condition of good physical and mental health, especially when maintained by proper diet, exercise, and habits.

The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture:  http://www.mypyramid.gov/

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:  www.healthfinder.gov/kids/

Open the Door to a Healthy Heart, a national consumer awareness campaign about heart-healthy eating:  www.healthyfridge.org

3 a Day of Dairy, American Dairy Association:  www.3aday.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Youth Media Campaign for Physical Activity:  www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5 a Day of Fruits and Vegetables:   http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5aday/index.htm

California Healthy Families:  http://www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov/

Fitness for Youth, University of Michigan :   http://www.fitnessforyouth.umich.edu/

President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports:   http://www.fitness.gov/

American Council on Exercise:   http://www.acefitness.org/ofk/