Physical and Mental Health

Shaping America's Youth - The objective of this website is to provide the latest and most comprehensive information on programs and community efforts across the United States directed at increasing physical activity and improving nutrition in our nation's youth.  In addition, this site offers a single location for the latest news, meetings and events, funding opportunities, publications, SAY Town Meetings and other resources related to childhood obesity.

Kellogg's Nutrition- Kellogg's helps you learn about healthy living and eating well on this interactive website. The site also provides resources and materials to make learning about nutrition fun.

The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) - The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports has recently acknowledged Girls on the Run as a Health Organization Resource. PCPFS serves as a catalyst to promote, encourage and motivate Americans of all ages to become physically active and participate in sports. Assisted by elements of the U.S. Public Health Service, the PCPFS advises the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on how to encourage more Americans to be physically fit and active.

4GirlsHealth - A website that addresses girls' health today. 4Girls Health is part of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office On Women's Health and is aimed at girls ages 10-16. With a commercial-free atmosphere that offers current and accurate health information on numerous topics, 4Girls is a resource for girls to discover the facts about their body, mind and spirit.

Girl Power! - the national public education campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help encourage and motivate 9- to 13- year-old girls to make the most of their lives. Girls at 8 or 9 typically have very strong attitudes about their health, so Girl Power! seeks to reinforce and sustain these positive values among girls ages 9-13 by targeting health messages to the unique needs, interests, and challenges of girls.

KidsRunning.com - dedicated to promoting running, health and fitness for kids. It has news, photos and training tips as well as many sections for kids to contribute stories, features, art work and more.

Women's Sports Foundation - their mission is to promote the lifelong participation of all girls and women in sports and fitness, and to create an educated public that encourages females' participation and supports gender equality.