Partnership for a
Healthy Community
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Physical Activity has life-altering benefits! Some Facts: Regular physical activity that is performed on most days of the week reduces the risk of developing or dying from some of the leading causes of illness and death in the United States. Regular physical activity improves health in the following ways:
Click on any of these links below for more information on physical activity. Healthy Maine Walks - provides a central location for towns and local groups to register walks; making it easier for Mainers to find and use walking routes in their community as well as across the state.
Center For Disease Control and Prevention - great informational site with an "in the news" tab as well as many interesting publications. American Heart Association - print an exercise diary, look for fitness resources or send a free e-card. Yahoo Health - get the latest information on health or type in something your interested in learning more about. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion - publications, food pyramid, food index information, and much more information. National Organization for Health and Fitness - promote physical fitness, sports and healthy lifestyles. Health and Human Services - tips on eating healthier, getting active, or sign up for their newsletter.
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America faces
a national health crisis of epidemic proportions. Physical inactivity combined
with overeating has, in just a few decades, made us a nation of fat and
out-of-shape people. The incidence of overweight or obese adults increased
steadily from 47% in 1976, to 56% in 1994, and 61% in 1999. The prevalence
of overweight children and adolescents almost doubled during the same period."
