Step It Up The Surgeon Generals Call To Action To Promote Walking And Walkable Communities

Author : U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781082778926
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Step It Up! the Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities written by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-26 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being physically active is one of the most important steps that Americans of all ages can take to improve their health. But only half of adults and about a quarter of high school students get the amount of physical activity recommended in national guidelines. Step It Up! The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities aims to get Americans walking and wheelchair rolling for the physical activity needed to help prevent and reduce their risk of chronic diseases and premature death. And it supports positive mental health and healthy aging as well.From the time we take our first steps as children, walking becomes such an important part of our lives that we often take it for granted. As a way to enjoy nature, get the blood moving, or just get from one point to another, for many people, walking is an easy and free way to explore the world.But for some, access to safe places to walk isn't so simple. Without well-connected sidewalks and paths, or nearby destinations, our daily decision to walk or roll can be a bit tough. And that is especially true for people who need to use assistive devices or wheelchairs.That is why this Call to Action is so important. The Call to Action provides strategies that communities can use to support walking, which we hope will result in long-lasting changes to improve the health and health care of Americans today and of the generations that follow. The Call to Action adds to our work to educate, empower, and engage Americans to take control of their health, including initiatives like the National Prevention Strategy: America's Plan for Better Health and Wellness, the National Physical Activity Plan, Healthy People 2020, and the Healthy Self campaign.

Author : U.s. Department of Health and Human Services
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781974580781
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Step It Up! written by U.s. Department of Health and Human Services and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being physically active is one of the most important steps that Americans of all ages can take to improve their health. But only half of adults and about a quarter of high school students get the amount of physical activity recommended in national guidelines. "Step It Up! The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities" aims to get Americans walking and wheelchair rolling for the physical activity needed to help prevent and reduce their risk of chronic diseases and premature death. And it supports positive mental health and healthy aging as well.

Author : Department of Health and Human Services
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510726160
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 written by Department of Health and Human Services and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 provides the government's must up-to-date information on diet and health in order to help all children and their families consume a healthy, nutritionally adequate diet. Previous editions of the Dietary Guidelines focused primarily on individual dietary components of the food pyramid, such as dairy, meats, fruits, and vegetables. However, a growing body of new research has examined the relationship between overall eating patterns, health, and risk of chronic disease, and findings on these relationships are sufficiently well established to support dietary guidance. As a result, eating patterns and their food and nutrient characteristics are a focus of the recommendations in the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines . This edition provides guidelines for the seven million Americans who follow vegetarian diets—a number that has tripled in the last ten years. The information in the Dietary Guidelines is used in developing Federal food, nutrition, and health policies, educational materials, and programs. These guidelines are a necessary reference for policymakers and nutrition and health professionals, and a great resource for parents who strive to create a healthy lifestyle for their families. Additional audiences who may use Dietary Guidelines information to develop programs, policies, and communication for the general public include businesses, schools, community groups, media, the food industry, and State and local governments.

Author : U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781478298588
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Surgeon General's Vision for a Healthy and Fit Nation written by U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-07-23 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our nation stands at a crossroads. Today's epidemic of overweight and obesity threatens the historic progress we have made in increasing American's quality and years of healthy life. Two-third of adults and nearly one in three children are overweight or obese. In addition, many racial and ethnic groups and geographic regions of the United States are disproportionately affected. The sobering impact of these numbers is reflected in the nation's concurrent epidemics of diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic diseases. If we do not reverse these trends, researchers warn that many of our children—our most precious resource—will be seriously afflicted in early adulthood with medical conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. This future is unacceptable. The Surgeon General asks you to join me in combating this crisis. Every one of us has an important role to play in the prevention and control of obesity. Mothers, fathers, teachers, business executives, child care professionals, clinicians, politicians, and government and community leaders—we must all commit to changes that promote the health and wellness of our families and communities. As a nation, we must create neighborhood communities that are focused on healthy nutrition and regular physical activity, where the healthiest choices are accessible for all citizens. Children should be having fun and playing in environments that provide parks, recreational facilities, community centers, and walking and bike paths. Healthy foods should be affordable and accessible. Increased consumer knowledge and awareness about healthy nutrition and physical activity will foster a growing demand for healthy food products and exercise options, dramatically influencing marketing trends. Hospitals, work sites, and communities should make it easy for mothers to initiate and sustain breastfeeding as this practice has been shown to prevent childhood obesity. Working together, we will create an environment that promotes and facilitates healthy choices for all Americans. And we will live longer and healthier lives. In the 2001 Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity, former Surgeon General David Satcher, MD, PhD, warned us of the negative effects of the increasing weight of our citizens and outlined a public health response to reverse the trend. Although we have made some strides since 2001, the prevalence of obesity, obesity-related diseases, and premature death remains too high. The Surgeon General is calling on all Americans to join in a national grassroots effort to reverse this trend. Plans include showing people how to choose nutritious food, add more physical activity to their daily lives, and manage the stress that so often derails their best efforts at developing healthy habits. The real goal is not just a number on a scale, but optimal health for all Americans at every stage of life. To achieve this goal, we must all work together to share resources, educate our citizens, and partner with business and government leaders to find creative solutions in our neighborhoods, towns, and cities from coast to coast. Together, we can become a nation committed to become healthy and fit.

Author : Samuel Keller
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781634847605
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Walking and Walkable Communities written by Samuel Keller and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being physically active is one of the most important steps that Americans of all ages can take to improve their health. But only half of adults and about a quarter of high school students get the amount of physical activity recommended in national guidelines. This book aims to get Americans walking and wheelchair rolling for the physical activity needed to help prevent and reduce their risk of chronic diseases and premature death. The book also assists residents, parents, community association members, and others in getting involved in making communities safer for pedestrians. The book includes facts, ideas, and resources to help residents learn about traffic problems that affect pedestrians and find ways to help address these problems and promote pedestrian safety. The book includes information on identifying problems, taking action to address pedestrian concerns, finding solutions to improve pedestrian safety, and resources to get additional information.

Author : Regina M. Benjamin
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1437987621
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book National Prevention Strategy: America’s Plan for Better Health and Wellness written by Regina M. Benjamin and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Affordable Care Act, landmark health legislation passed in 2010, called for the development of the National Prevention Strategy to realize the benefits of prevention for all Americans¿ health. This Strategy builds on the law¿s efforts to lower health care costs, improve the quality of care, and provide coverage options for the uninsured. Contents: Nat. Leadership; Partners in Prevention; Healthy and Safe Community Environ.; Clinical and Community Preventive Services; Elimination of Health Disparities; Priorities: Tobacco Free Living; Preventing Drug Abuse and Excessive Alcohol Use; Healthy Eating; Active Living; Injury and Violence Free Living; Reproductive and Sexual Health; Mental and Emotional Well-being. Illus. A print on demand report.

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Publisher : Office of the Surgeon General
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity written by and published by Office of the Surgeon General. This book was released on 2001 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Promotes the recognition, treatment, and prevention of conditions of overweight and obesity in the United States.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309457432
Total Pages : 111 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Driving Action and Progress on Obesity Prevention and Treatment written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-07-02 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After decades of increases in the obesity rate among U.S. adults and children, the rate recently has dropped among some populations, particularly young children. What are the factors responsible for these changes? How can promising trends be accelerated? What else needs to be known to end the epidemic of obesity in the United States? To examine these and other pressing questions, the Roundtable on Obesity Solutions, of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, held a workshop in September 2016. The workshop brought together leaders from business, early care and education, government, health care, and philanthropy to discuss the most promising approaches for the future of obesity prevention and treatment. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.

Author : Nicholas Freudenberg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cities and the Health of the Public written by Nicholas Freudenberg and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A state-of-the-art approach to urban health intervention and research.

Author : Ellis Jones
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0865715750
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Better World Handbook written by Ellis Jones and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2007-02-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide for people wanting to make a positive difference in the world.