Many good resources already exist for helping individuals, worksites and communities
improve their physical activity and healthy eating habits. Check out the following resources to find ideas for your business, organization or community.
do> groove
http://www.do-groove.com
The web site of the do> physical activity campaign sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and the American Heart Association. Download sample worksite physical activity campaigns and/or order free or low-cost items related to the do> physical activity campaign for use at your worksite.
Hennepin County Health@Work
http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us/
This program offers a wide array of low- and no-cost services and resources to help employers in Hennepin County promote healthy worksites and employees. Type in Health@Work as the keyword in the search box.
Park Nicollet HealthSource
http://www.parknicollet.com/healthsource/
This local organization offers a variety of worksite wellness services such as program start-up, annual planning, health risk appraisal, high-risk coaching, screenings, seminars and health fair displays.
National Business Group on Health
http://www.wbgh.org
The National Business Group on Health, formerly the Washington Business Group on Health, is the national voice of large employers dedicated to finding innovative and forward-thinking solutions to the nation's most important health care issues.
CDC Healthy Worksite Initiative
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/hwi/index.htm
Intended as a resource for worksite health promotion planners in state and federal government. Planners at non-government workplaces may also find this site useful. Contains information, resources and step-by-step toolkits to help improve the health of employees.
Food Guide Pyramid
http://www.mypyramid.com
MyPyramid Plan can help choose the foods and amounts that are right for individuals. For a quick estimate of what and how much you need to eat, enter your age, sex and activity level in the MyPyramid Plan box.
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society has a variety of program resources for healthy living, including resources focused on fitness and on healthy eating.
Wellness Councils of America
http://www.welcoa.org
The Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA) is dedicated to helping organizations of all kinds build and sustain results-oriented wellness programs.
American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org/start
The AHA's new Start! program has several resources for employers, including walking programs, and an on-line resource for employees.
National Center for Bicycling and Walking
http://www.bikewalk.org
The mission of the National Center for Bicycling & Walking (NCBW) is to help create bicycle-friendly and walkable communities across North America by encouraging and supporting the efforts of individuals, organizations and agencies.
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