Check out these resources for more information about the importance of good nutrition and for safe and effective ways to lower your calories and get the foods you need to stay healthy. Visit the FitCity Resources page for more programs and events designed to improve your health.

CDC: Overweight and Obesity
Although one of the national health objectives for the year 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15 percent, current data indicate that the situation is getting worse instead of better. This site provides information designed to help people understand this serious health issue and the efforts being made to address it.
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Powerful Girls Have Powerful Bones
Powerful girls have powerful bones is a campaign to help girls become bone savvy, founded by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
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MyPyramid Plan
MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. Use the advice "Inside MyPyramid" to help you
• Make smart choices from every food group,
• Find your balance between food and physical activity, and
• Get the most nutrition out of your calories.
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5 A Day
Eat plenty of different fruits and vegetables. Diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. Fruits and vegetables provide essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and other substances that are important for good health. Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories and are filling. Look at this link for ideas for new fruits and vegetables to try.
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American Heart Association
The American Heart Association has recipes, tips and tools that will help you stay heart-healthy this summer. Make cool and refreshing Citrus Freeze Bars, turn up the heat with a new physical activity or learn how to keep your family safe when traveling.
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Marion County Health Department
The Marion County Health Department and its partners offer delicious recipes and fast facts about nutrition.
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It is important to find a healthy balance between food and physical activity. Check out the physical fitness page of this Web site for links to more resources on getting up and moving!