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Adults and children can and should calculate their Body Mass Index (BMI). This index provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Resource for nutrition and physical activity information. Learn about national campaigns such as “Kids Walk-to-School” and “Turn Off Your TV."

New York State Physical Activity Coalition

Programs providing opportunities for physical activity to encourage New York State residents to be physically active in their daily lives.

Portion Distortion Quiz

Quiz yourself on Portion Distortion to see if you know how today's portions compare to those 20 years ago and how much physical activity is required to burn off extra calories in today's larger portions.

President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

Surgeon General’s summary on physical cctivities.

Chefs Remove Trans Fats from Cooking

Locate Westchester restaurants where chefs have made the switch to trans fat-free cooking oils and learn more about how trans fats affect your health.

VERB™: It’s What You Do

CDC’s physical activity website aimed at students age 9-13. Also available in Spanish.

Westchester TV Library of Publications Choosing a Health Club Recycle Old Meds
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