Department of Veterans Affairs Resources

HealthierUS Veterans
HealthierUS Veterans is a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  The aim is to educate veterans, their families, and communities about the health risks of overweight/obesity and ways to reduce risk.  Eat healthy, be active, get fit for life.

Federal Government Resources
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US Department of Health and Human Services
Be Active Your Way VA!
VA proudly supports the US Department of Health and Human Services' 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.  The basic message of the guidelines (for adults) is:

• For all individuals, some activity is better than none, but more is better.
• For substantial health benefits, do at least 150 minutes each week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, or 75 minutes each week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity.
• All adults should include muscle strengthening activities that work all the major muscle groups on two or more days per week.

Click here to access the Guidelines.

To learn more about how to promote these Guidelines in your community, click here.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Physical Activity for Everyone
Includes resources for adults, children and older adults.

Fitness.gov   
Fitness.gov is the health, physical activity, fitness and sports information website of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Non Federal Government Resources
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Shape Up America   
Founded by C. Everett Koop, this site features a BMI worksheet, exercise fitness evaluation, and customized meal planning in cyberkitchen for the calorie-conscious.

The American Volkssport Association
The American Volkssport Association offers free guided and year round self-guided walking events and routes, as well as cycling and cross country skiing events.  The Association's noncompetitive events are for fun, fitness, and friendship.