Recommendations, Best Practices, and Guidelines

Adolescent and School Health Tools

The Adolescent and School Health Tools website includes links to a number of tools to support adolescent health such as: The Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool, The Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool and The School Health Index: A Self- Assessment and Planning Guide.

The Community Guide

Evidence-based recommendations for programs and policies to promote population health. Topics include: Alcohol, Cancer, Diabetes, Mental Health, Nutrition, Obesity, Oral Health, Physical Activity, Pregnancy, Tobacco, and Worksite.

CDC Community Health Resources Web site

The website includes CDC resources to help you plan, implement and evaluate community health interventions and programs to address chronic disease and health disparities issues.

The Community Health Promotion Handbook: Action Guides to Improve Community Health

The handbook is an evidence-based tool that includes action guides that provide public health practitioners interested in health promotion with the necessary “how to” guidance to implement effective community-level strategies.

Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations

With support from CDC, HHS and GSA collaborated to create the Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations, which were released in March 2011. By applying the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to food service operations, these Guidelines demonstrate HHS’ and GSA’s commitment to promoting a healthy workforce. The website includes a link to the Guidelines, CDC resources for state and local governments and other entities who wish to adopt similar procurement policies, and statements from public health partners in support of the guidelines.

Moving Into Action: Promoting Heart-Healthy and Stroke-Free Communities

Moving Into Action suggests how certain sectors of society—policymakers, employers, and health care leaders—can take steps to support the prevention and control of heart disease and stroke.

A Public Health Action Plan to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke

A Public Health Action Plan to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke represents a comprehensive public health strategy to assist in addressing the Healthy People 2010 goal of improving cardiovascular health through the prevention, detection, and treatment of risk factors; early identification and treatment of heart attacks and strokes; and prevention of recurrent cardiovascular events.

Nutrition and Physical Activity and Obesity Policy Resources

The website provides policy and legislation resources for professionals working in the physical activity, nutrition and obesity arenas.

Oral Health Guidelines and Recommendations

The website provides readers with guidelines for implementing oral health prevention programs and information on fluoridation, infection control, and oral cancer.

Recommendations to Improve Preconception Health and Health Care

This report provides recommendations to improve both preconception health and care. The goal of these recommendations is to improve the health of women and couples, before conception of a first or subsequent pregnancy.

State and Community Resources for Tobacco Prevention and Control

The State and Community Resources for Tobacco Prevention and Control website provides links to a number of resources such as Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs and Cessation Program Guidelines.