At right, Captain 5 A Day shares a laugh with a friend. He encourages children to eat fruits and vegetables and to stay active. Visit his website

National

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
   
  • Fruits and Veggies Matter - This website computes the amount of fruits and vegetables you need daily, based on your sex, age, and level of physical activity.
     
  • Healthy Youth!
     
• Surgeon General
   
  • Fact sheet on overweight and obesity

National League of Cities

• Institute for Youth, Education, & Families

Alliance for a Healthier Generation - Created by the American Heart Association and the Clinton Foundation.

Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity - Based at Yale University.

Active Living Leadership - An initiative to support government leaders in promoting good health. Supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

State

Connecticut Department of Public Health

• Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention Program

Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection

• No Child Left Inside - An  initiative to encourage families to enjoy state parks and forests.

5-3-1 for Healthy Kids - A healthy-eating initiative developed by a coalition of state agencies and other organizations.

Local

Connecticut Association of Directors of Health

• Healthy Eating Active Living Resource Toolkit
• Links to local health departments

Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association

Walking routes suggested by the Norwalk Department of Health

This page was last updated: October 14, 2009

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