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Here you will find new and useful information about specific wellness issues. Check back often to keep up on the latest trends in health and fitness.

Get Active Stay Active
Get Active Stay Active is a program that encourages kids to get off the couch and get into regular physical activity -- especially after school.
WebMD
WebMD is your online doctor's office where you can learn more about almost any health topic. Not feeling well? Look up your symptoms to see what may be ailing you.
Fit Facts
Fit Facts from the American Council on Exercise has information on exercise and nutrition, debugging many time-wasting myths and providing helpful advice for specific goals and situations.

Weight Chart For Adults
Use the chart to locate your height and weight. The shaded regions on the chart correspond to healthy and overweight ranges based on body mass index (BMI).
	For adults older than 20 years:

	A BMI below 18.5 (shown in white) is considered underweight. A BMI between 18.5 and 25 (green) is considered a healthy weight. A BMI between 25 and 30 (yellow) is considered overweight. A BMI above 30 (red) is considered obese. A person who has a large change in BMI, even if he or she is not overweight, should be evaluated to determine the cause.



Adapted from the Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2000). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. © 1995-2002, Healthwise, Incorporated, P.O. Box 1989, Boise, ID 83701. All Rights Reserved. This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor.