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Topic Pages:
Wellness
On this page:
Tools
- Action for Healthy Kids: Resources to Improve Schools
Searchable database of successful school-based interventions, policies, programs and practices that improve children's health and readiness to learn through better nutrition and physical activity.
Sponsoring organization: Action for Healthy Kids
- Take10!
A classroom-based physical activity program for children in grades K-5.
- MyPyramid: Steps to a Healthier You
Replaces the original food guide pyramid. Helps in choosing proper foods and amounts by providing an estimate of what and how much is needed to eat based on age, gender, and activity level.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Wellness and Prevention Information Guide
Information, resources, and frequently asked questions related to wellness and prevention for rural communities.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Assistance Center
- Stay Healthy Louisiana
Offers interactive features, health expert advice, and the latest health news. Sponsored by DHH and LPHI.
Sponsoring organization: Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Funding
- American Recovery Reinvestment Act of 2009 Communities Putting Prevention to Work
Funding to reduce risk factors, prevent/delay chronic disease, promote wellness in children and adults, and provide positive, sustainable health change in communities.
Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Letter of Intent (Optional): Nov 6, 2009
Application Deadline:
Dec 1, 2009
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Wal-Mart National Giving Program
Funding to support the replication of a particularly innovative local or regional initiative at other sites around the country.
Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline:
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Wal-Mart Foundation
- Wal-Mart State Giving Program
The Wal-Mart Foundation will award grants at the state and regional level to support unmet needs that are not directly addressed by any of their current programs.
Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline:
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Wal-Mart Foundation
- Wal-Mart Store and Sam's Club Giving Programs
Funding to local nonprofit organizations in four main areas of focus: Education, Workforce Development / Economic Opportunity, Health & Wellness and Environmental Sustainability.
Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline:
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Wal-Mart Foundation
Publications
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005
Updated every five years, this document contains new guidelines regarding good dietary habits, promoting health, and reducing risk for major chronic diseases.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Date: 01 / 2005
Format: PDF
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National Blueprint: Increasing Physical Activity Among Adults Age 50 and Older
Developed as a guide for organizations, associations and agencies to plan strategies to help people age 50 and older increase their physical activity.
Sponsoring organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 03 / 2001
Format: PDF
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State Employee Wellness Initiatives
An issue brief which highlights wellness and prevention programs that several governors have implemented in their states in the last few years.
Sponsoring organization: National Governors Association Center for Best Practices
Date: 06 / 2005
Format: PDF
Organizations
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Action for Healthy Kids
Nationwide initiative dedicated to improving the health and educational performance of children through better nutrition and physical activity in schools. Provides tools and resources to support healthy schools.
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Association for Community Health Improvement
National individual membership association for community health and healthy communities. Works to strengthen community health through education, peer networking and practical tools.
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