WELLNESS LINKS 2009-2010

CANCER

American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering through research and more. Learn how to stay well, get well, find cures, and fight back.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
www.komen.org
This site is dedicated to education and research about causes, treatment, and the search for a cure.

DIABETES

American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org
Their mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by this disease. The website has the latest diabetes news, research summaries, recipes, tip of the day, and much more.

DIET AND NUTRITION

CalorieKing - Diet and Weight Loss - Calorie Counter and More
www.calorieking.com
The food database holds nutritional information for over 50,000 American generic and brand-name foods (including over 260 fast food chains). There is a wide range of nutrient data and information available including calorie count charts, fat content, fiber content, protein content, and much, much more.

Food Guide Pyramid
www.mypyramid.gov
One size doesn’t fit all. MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Healthy Dining Finder
www.healthydiningfinder.com
Healthy Dining takes the guesswork out of identifying healthful choices on restaurant menus, enabling consumers to search for restaurants based on location, price range, take-out availability and more. Nutrition information (including calories, fat, etc.) is provided for each menu item featured.

FITNESS

Action for Healthy Kids
www.actionforhealthykids.org
Action for Healthy Kids is a non-profit organization formed specifically to address the epidemic of overweight, undernourished, and sedentary youth by focusing on changes at school in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

America on the Move
www.americaonthemove.org
America on the Move challenges you and your family to take small steps and make small changes to a healthier way of life. Get involved!

OKC Million – This City is Going on a Diet
www.okcmillion.com
“This City is Going on a Diet” is a challenge created by Mayor Mick Cornett to the citizens of Oklahoma City to lose One Million pounds. With resources located on this website, individuals and teams are encouraged to lose weight and exercise at a pace that is comfortable to them. So, join today!

HEART DISEASE

American Heart Association
www.americanheart.org
Learn more about the American Heart Association’s efforts to reduce death caused by cardiovascular disease.

MedlinePlus
www.nlm.nih.gov
If you’re like most people, you think that heart disease is a problem for other folks. But heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. It is also a major cause of disability. Learn how to lower your risk of heart disease by following specific guidelines outlined on this website.

MENTAL HEALTH AND STRESS MANAGEMENT

National Alliance on Mental Health
www.nami.org
Find easy-to-understand information about mental illnesses, mental health care, diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

WebMd - Stress Management Health Center
http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/default.htm
Learn about stress management and post-traumatic stress disorder, its effect on the body, and how to manage stress.

ORGAN DONATION

Organ and Tissue Donation Initiative
www.organdonor.gov
Provides access to U.S. government information on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.