Resources

Nutrition

• American Dietetic Association. Search engine to help locate timely, science-based food and nutrition information for all age groups.
• Eat 5 to 9 a Day For Better Health. Research and recipes developed to improve your health, from the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute.
• Lean Plate Club. Free electronic newsletter of nutrition and exercise tips from the Washington Post. Read online or sign up to receive in your inbox every Tuesday.
• MyPyramid Tracker. Personalized online dietary and physical activity assessment tool from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
• NutritionData. Complete nutrient analysis for any food or recipe; helps you select foods that best match your dietary needs.
• Nutridiary. Free online food and exercise diary; allows you to keep an online journal
• School Nutrition Association. Broad range of nutritional information for use in the school place.
• Waukesha County Nutrition Coalition, UW Extension. Food safety, nutrition and preservation, recipes.
• Wisconsin Dietetic Association. Legislative reports, consumer information, and resources. “Identifying Nutrition Misinformation” section helps you identify misinformation from other sites you may visit.
• Wisconsin 5 A Day Coalition. Links to information about the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables.
• Wisconsin Nutrition and Physical Activity Program. Gateway web site to information and wellness tools.
• Wisconsin Restaurant Association. Alerts, updates and healthy lifestyle initiatives are featured along with many more resources for dining in Wisconsin.

Physical Activity

• America Bikes. Gateway site to multiple biking organizations and resources. Includes emphasis on advocacy.
• Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin. A non-profit organization, setup to serve the biking community. Biking events and links for Wisconsin bicycling resources.
• Fit Walking into Your Life, Shoot for 10k a Day. Allows people to individually tailor a pedometer program.
• National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity. Site includes leadership tools to promote more physically active lifestyles.
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center. Clearinghouse of information for people interested in pedestrian and bicycle issues. Topics include health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement and access and mobility.
• Wisconsin Walks. Promotes walking for transportation, health and recreation and collaborates with individuals and communities to create walkable places that are safe and accessible for everyone. Offers Walking Workshops and lists local walking events. Sponsored by Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Safety.

Tobacco

• Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention. ”Smokers“ section offers tips for smokers and chewers. Fax referral service for clinics to connect patients with resources.
• Freedom from Smoking Program. Self-help manuals, videos, books, Quit Pack, Take It Outside from American Lung Association.
• Office of the Surgeon General. America's chief health educator. The best scientific information available on how to improve health and reduce the risk of illness and injury. Read the report on secondhand smoke.
• Smoke-free Homes. Information about conducting a ”Smoke-free Homes“ campaign from the Environmental Protection Agency.
• SmokeFree Wisconsin. Information about reducing tobacco use in Wisconsin through policy change. Designed to help volunteers to work on local tobacco control initiatives.
• Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS). A multitude of TIPS related to quitting smoking.
• Wisconsin Smoke-free Dining Guide. A searchable guide to smoke-free dining in Wisconsin.

Additional Resources

• American Heart Association. The warning signs of cardiovascular disease, education on diseases and conditions, and information about local community events.
• American Stroke Association. The warning signs of stroke and educational information about the disease.
• Overweight and Obesity. Recommended approaches to addressing the obesity epidemic in different segments of society. Prepared by the Surgeon General’s Office, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Includes links to other useful sites.
• National Institutes of Health. Gateway site for health topics A-Z. Quick links to men’s, women’s and minority health information. Check out the free newsletter.
• Partnerships for Healthy Milwaukee. Information on Milwaukee area efforts to resolve issues surrounding health disparities. Includes Health Literacy Council, local calendar of events, area agencies and resources.
• United Way in Waukesha County. ”Our Work“ section includes list of area resources and programs. Learn more about 2-1-1, the three digit number to find information on local health and human services.
• Wellness Councils of America. News and information about health promotion in the workplace. Check the “Free Resources” for articles, expert interviews, ROI information, and downloadable powerpoint presentations.
• Wellness Council of Wisconsin. Local affiliate of WELCOA. See the Council’s list of local learning opportunities.
• Workplace Solutions. Resources for healthy workplaces from the American Cancer Society.

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