California Department of Health Services (DHS) – Cancer Prevention and Nutrition

The mission of the Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section is to reduce the one-third of cancer deaths in California caused by poor diet, physical inactivity and excess sun exposure

California Department of Health Services - 5 a Day

California 's 5 a Day site, with links to Latino 5 a Day and African American 5 a Day Programs

Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) -5 a Day

The national program and partnership that seeks to increase the number of daily servings of fruits and vegetables Americans eat to five or more

National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Information Service – 5 a Day

NCI's 5 a Day site

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - My Pyramid

Information about the amount of each food group needed daily. Site also has a page with information for professionals

American Heart Association (AHA) - Exercise (Physical Activity) and Children

Information about the importance of physical activity for children

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - Guide to Physical Activity

Site for the Obesity Education Initiative with a guide to physical activity

CDC Guide to Physical Activity

 Information about the role of nutrition and physical activity in improving the public's health and preventing and controlling chronic diseases with link to a guide for physical activity

CDC Movimiento por Su Vida

A music CD created to help everyone incorporate more movement into their lives

National Library on Medicine - Exercise for Children

Links to articles about exercise for children

National Library on Medicine - Nutrition for Seniors

Links to articles about good nutrition for seniors 

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - Active at Any Size

Information on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related nutritional issues

United States Department of Health and Human Services

 Report on “Physical Activity Fundamental To Preventing Disease”

President's Healthier U.S. Initiative

President Bush's Healthier U.S. Initiative helps Americans take steps to improve personal health and fitness

CDC – Healthy Youth

Physical activity brochures available to order for parents, teachers & principals

NCI Research Tested Intervention Programs (RTIP)

Information on research-tested intervention programs and products including, but not limited to, diet/nutrition and physical activity