Physical Activity
Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity
DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Links to a variety of nutrition and fitness information resources.
Guide to Physical ActivityDHHS. NIH. NHLBI. Obesity Education Initiative.
Provides information on the benefits of physical activity, examples of moderate physical activity, and advice for beginners.
Physical Activity and Weight Control
DHHS. NIDDK. Weight-control Information Network.
Provides information on the benefits of physical activity and gives advice on aerobic activity and strength training. Also in PDF|288 KB.
Fitness.govProvides information about the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition. Includes links to current news as well as other federal health publications.
Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults
DHHS. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
Based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, this guide can help you fit physical activity into your life for your schedule.
Physical Activity: Why Is It Important (PDF | 592 KB)The President's Council on Fitness, Sport & Nutrition.
Includes information on physical activity and obesity, and ways physical activity can impact your overall health.
Physical Activity and Nutrition Research DigestsThe President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition.
Find research digests on physical activity and nutrition.
Exercise and Weight ControlPresident's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition.
Discover how regular activity can help control your weight and get tips for starting and keeping up a regular exercise routine. Learn how to calculate the calories burned by common activities. Also in PDF|761 KB.
MedlinePlus: Physical ActivityDHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Provides information on physical activity and the body's use of calories as well as illustrations and definitions. Also in Spanish.
Active at Any Size
DHHS. NIDDK. Weight-control Information Network.
Information on exercise for larger people, focusing on exercise safety and health benefits. Also in PDF|3.4 MB.
Sample Walking ProgramDHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Details a sample walking program designed to increase cardiovascular health and lower blood pressure.
Sisters Together: Move More, Eat BetterDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. Weight-control Information Network.
Provides background information for the Sisters Together initiative, designed to encourage African American women to be physically active and eat healthier foods. Initiative also provides a program guide and other resources.
Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on AgingDHHS. NIH. National Institute on Aging.
An updated guide for older adults on how to incorporate physical activity into everyday life. Includes sample exercises, progress tracking tips, and information on healthy eating. Also available in PDF (4.9 MB) or ordered via print copy.