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DEFINING A "HEALTHY
LIFESTYLE THROUGH DIET AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY"
The
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has refined years of
research relating to diet, physical activity, and the interactions
of these activities in development of a healthy lifestyle. Through
collaborative support the HHS has melded the research results into a
public policy statement for use by Americans.
2005 DIETARY
GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANS
This extensive guideline to health and wellness is published by the
HHS and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The document provides
authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good
dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic
diseases. The information in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is
useful for the development of educational materials and aids
policymakers in designing and implementing nutrition-related
programs, including federal food, nutrition education, and
information programs.
Navigate through the documents that the HHS has developed to promote
healthy lifestyles.
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Click on the internal link,
“Dietary Guidelines
for Americans, 2005”, for the complete document. This document
is detailed and lengthy for those wanting to view the entire
development of the policy guidelines.
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Click on the internal link,
“Executive Summary”,
for the
“Key Recommendations for Specific Population Groups”, in
a more concise version.
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Click on the internal link,
“Finding Your Way to
a Healthier You”, for an easy application of the Dietary
Guidelines and ways to feel better today as well as balance food
and physical activity.
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Click on the internal link,
“Toolkit for Health
Professionals”, for discussions, MS PowerPoint tools and other
useful materials for those teaching health and physical
education concepts.
OTHER RESOURCES FOR TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES
National Collaborators
USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service
utilizes the
2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to support
child nutrition programs
with efforts such as
Team
Nutrition.
The
Action for Healthy Kids
website has some excellent tools that support the
2005 Dietary
Guidelines for Americans. This website specifically addresses
the epidemic of overweight, sedentary, and undernourished youth by
focusing on changes in schools to improve nutrition and increase
physical activity.
The
School Nutrition Association offers a wealth of information
developed in accordance with Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
School Nutrition Association
Organizations like the American Cancer Society and CDC also support
the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans through
various tools and programs:
American Cancer Society
National Center for
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
(CDC) |
