Healthy Lifestyle

A Healthy Lifestyle is more than just what you eat. It's important to engage in physical activity and adopt a balanced lifestyle. You are encouraged to check out the websites listed below that provide suggestions for simple lifestyle changes:

Let’s Move! http://www.letsmove.gov/

A site dedicated to solving and preventing childhood obesity by promoting healthy food choices both in and out of school, improving access to healthy and affordable foods,  and initiating an increase in physical activity. 

54321 GO! http://www.54321go.org/  

An initiative by Live Well Omaha Kids, 54321 GO! is dedicated to teaching kids how to eat right and stay active.  It provides recipes, games, and information on ways to achieve improvements in health with the support of their community and surrounding environment.

Robert Crown Centers: http://www.robertcrown.org/

Provides  school-age youth with science-based programs about healthy eating habits, adolescence, human reproduction, and drug and alcohol abuse prevention.  Emphasizes prevention by providing kids with what they need to know in order to make good and healthy decisions throughout their lives.

USDA:   http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/dietaryguidelines.htm

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Dietary Guidelines has evidence-based nutritional guidance in order to improve eating habits by reducing caloric intake and increasing physical activity. It promotes healthy choices and provides nutritional insight, as well as focuses on reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

Boys and Girls Club: http://www.bgcc.org/

An organization that provides young people with a variety of programs, including ones focused on wise eating habits, fitness, and substance abuse prevention.  A wide selection of sports and games are offered, as well as CPR and First Aid classes.

Vital Bridges:  http://www.vitalbridges.org/   

Works within metropolitan Chicago to assist those impacted by HIV and AIDS by improving their health and helping to provide food, housing, and prevention services.  Provides meals to clients and makes home deliveries if necessary.