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May is physical fitness month—time to get in shape for summer! Shed those winter clothes and extra pounds and rejuvenate your body with healthy eating, restful sleep and exercise. The following publications available for sale through the U.S. Government Printing Office help to promote good health for physical wellness.
Publisher: Health and Human Services Dept. Description: Written for men and women ages 18 to 64, this booklet is based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Sold in packages of 10 copies only. Year/Pages: 2008: 24 p.; ill.
Price:
$22.00
Publisher: Health and Human Services Dept. Description: Presents an assessment of the Nation's progress toward increasing the quality and years of health life and eliminating health disparities for all Americans. It identifies a set of 10-year health objectives to achieve during the first decade of the 21st century. Year/Pages: 2007: 976 p.; ill.
Price:
$71.50
Publisher: Agriculture Dept., Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Description: Provides science-based advice to promote health and to reduce risk for major chronic diseases through diet and physical activity. Oriented toward policymakers, nutrition educators, nutritionists, and healthcare providers as well as interested consumers. It summarizes and synthesizes knowledge regarding individual nutrients and food components into recommendations for a pattern of eating that can be adopted by the public. Key Recommendations are grouped under nine inter-related focus areas. Contains the new food plate that replaces the well-known food pyramid. Year/Pages: 2010: 112 p.
Price:
$19.00
Publisher: Health and Human Services Dept., Office of Disease Prevention ad Health Promotion Description: This brochure is a bilingual guidebook, developed in Spanish, based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and also translated into English. Sold in packages of 25 copies under this stock number. Este folleto de 28 páginas es una guía bilingüe escrita tanto en español como en inglés, y es basado en el libro, “Las Guías Alimenticias para los Estadounidenses.” Year/Pages: 2008: 28 p.; ill.
Price:
$82.00
Publisher: Agriculture Dept.; and Health and Human Servies Dept. Description: Provides a consumer-friendly publication based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans that provides information and advice for making food choices that promote good health and a healthy weight and help prevent disease for Americans ages 2 and over. Sold in packages of 100 copies only under this stock number. Year/Pages: 2011: 4 p.; ill.
Price:
$61.00
Publisher: Agriculture Dept., Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Description: This colorful 8.5 X 1-inch poster provides easily understood visual references that promote healthy choices and healthy eating habits. It specifically promotes Fruits, Vegetables, Low-Fat Dairy, Lean Proteins and Whole Grains in healthy proportions. Sold in packages of 25 copies only. Year/Pages: 2011: Poster.
Price:
$6.00
Publisher: Agriculture Dept., Centro Para Politicas y Promocion de la nutricion Description: Spanish edition of “Choose My Plate” Poster. This colorful 8.5 X 1-inch poster provides easily understood visual references that promote healthy choices and healthy eating habits. It specifically promotes Fruits, Vegetables, Low-Fat Dairy, Lean Proteins and Whole Grains in healthy proportions. Sold in packages of 25 copies only. Este cartel proporciona unas referencias visuales muy sencillas que promueven las elecciones saludables y hábitos alimenticios saludables. En concreto, promueve las frutas, verduras, lácteos bajos en grasa, proteínas magras y granos enteros en las proporciones saludables. Se vende solamente en paquetes de 25 unidades. Year/Pages: 2011: Poster.
Price:
$6.00
Publisher: Health and Human Services Dept., Office on Women's Health Description: This comprehensive official women's health resource will cover a broad range of issues affecting women of all ages. From the Nation's leaders in women's health, the Guide covers topics ranging from violence against women to cancer and heart disease, providing easy-to-understand explanations as well as practical tips. Readers will also find personal health stories from women around the country, charts showing which medical tests are needed, and when, and ways to find more helpful information. As gatekeepers of their family's health, women will also find resources for caring for the men and children in their lives. Year/Pages: 2008: 518 p.; ill. Price: $24.95
Publisher: Federal Interagency Forum on Aging Related Statistics Description: This chart book provides a comprehensive picture of our older population's health and well-being. It includes an accessible compendium of indicators drawn from the most reliable official statistics. Indicators are categorized into five broad groups: population, economics, heath status, health risks and behaviors, and health care. Year/Pages: 2010: 171 p.; ill.
Price:
$27.00
Publisher: Health and Human Services Dept., Administration on Aging, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Description: Provides the basic guidelines for eating a healthy diet and being physically active. Although this booklet is written especially for older adults, much of its advice could be used by anyone who wants to stay healthy. Sold in packages of 100 copies only. Year/Pages: 2006: 12 p.; ill.
Price:
$17.00
Publisher: Health and Human Services Dept., Public Health Service, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Description: Describes ways that people aged 50 and older can stay healthy. It gives information on living habits, screening tests, and immunizations. Year/Pages: 2003: 72 p.; ill.
Price:
$6.00
Publisher: Health and Human Services Dept., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Description: Presents the message that Americans can substantially improve their health and quality of life by including moderate amounts of physical activity in their daily lives. It summarizes a diverse literature from the fields of epidemiology, exercise physiology, medicine, and the behavioral sciences. Highlights what is known about physical activity and health, as well as what is being learned about promoting physical activity among adults and young people. Year/Pages: 1996: 298 p.; ill.
Price:
$6.50
Code of Federal Regulations Title 42 — Public Health. The contents of these volumes represent all current regulations codified under this title of the CFR as of October 1, 2011:
Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration, Office of the Federal Register Price: $67.00
Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration, Office of the Federal Register Year/Pages: 2011: 906 p. Price: $37.00
Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration, Office of the Federal Register Year/Pages: 2011: 781 p. Price: $37.00
Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration, Office of the Federal Register Year/Pages: 2011: 606 p. Price: $70.00 [ Top ]
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