resources
body mass index
• B
ody mass index (BMI) is calculated from a person’s weight and height. It provides an estimate
of the affect that weight could have on health. The higher the BMI, the greater the risk of some
diseases, including high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, some cancers,
and type 2 diabetes. To calculate your BMI: webmd.com/diet/calc-bmi-plus
fitness
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his will help you get started with a 30-minute work out:
webmd.com/fitness-exercise/ss/slideshow-30-minute-workout-routine
• T
arget heart rate: Find out how to calculate and use your target heart rate:
webmd.com/fitness-exercise/healthtool-target-heart-rate-calculator
• livestrong.com
• sparkpeople.com
• fitness.gov
• acefitness.org
nutrition
• Learn more about how to fill your plate at meals: choosemyplate.gov
• V
iew healthy eating tips, portion sizes, and recipes: webmd.com/diet/healthtool-portion-size-plate
• G
et healthy eating and diet tips, instructions on how to get started, tools to set your goals, a log
for your fitness and meals, and a place to track your progress:
webmd.com/diet/food-fitness-planner/default.htm
• healthcastle.com, eatright.org, heart.org, fitday.com
stress management
• zenhabits.net
• sparkpeople.com
• webmd.com
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