Resources
Below are a list of websites that will help you and your family begin to make healthier choices on your path to becoming Fit 4 Life. Each site features great information on wellness topics, healthy recipes, places to visit, as well as creative ways for you and your family to stay active. Please take a moment to check them out. If you have a favorite site that is not listed, please email it to us!
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Exercise and Fitness
www.reddingrecreation.org-- keep updated on all of our upcoming activities and classes that will help you stay Fit 4 Life!
www.nflrush.com/play60-- Find great play ideas, games, and contests.
www.smallstep.gov-- Find easy daily tips for a healthier lifestyle.
www.healthyshasta.org-- Find local walking trails and other healthful events in our community.
www.letsmove.gov-- Official site for First Lady Michelle Obama's campaign to end childhood obesity in one generation.
www.actionforhealthykids.org-- Official site for "Game On!" the Ultimate Wellness Challenge.
http://www.presidentschallenge.org/nbafit/-- Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA)
Nutrition and Healthy Eating
www.mypyramidtracker.org-- Find tools for meal planning and tracking for your daily servings of healthy food.
www.nutrition.gov-- Find information on dietary guidelines and much more.
www.eatright.org-- Information and tips from the American Diatetic Association
www.mealsmatter.org-- Find tools and tips for meal planning, packing lunches, grocery shopping, and cooking.
www.whfoods.com-- Find a list of the 130 healthiest foods plus recipe ideas.
www.goodhealth.com-- Information and articles on fitness and health.
http://healthyshasta.org/hiddensalt-- Salt Savvy web page that has some examples of common foods that are surprisingly high in sodium; what the daily sodium intake recommendations are; the health effects of high sodium diets; some tips on reducing sodium; and much more.