"If you're taking the time to visit GetFitTN.com, you are already concerned about the health of your family and other families in our state. GetFitTN is designed to give us all a chance to focus on becoming more active and on making lifestyle changes that will enhance the quality of life for our kids and their kids.
Let's put some real muscle behind the promotion of fun, healthy lifestyle choices and extend this initiative to all corners of our state. It's time to GetFitTN!"
Gov. Phil Bredesen
One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan offers you a personal eating plan with the foods and amounts that are right for you. Click on the MyPyramid Plan box to get started.
Why Fruits & Veggies
Looking for a brighter future? Try eating a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables. The potential benefits associated with eating more fruits and vegetables stack up quickly: Reducing your risk of certain chronic diseases is only the beginning.
This site provides homework help and how the body works!
O f f i c e o f C o o r d i n a t e d S c h o o l H e a l t h
Where Health and Academics Merge
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.
This is a great site for information on anything you wanted to know about Diabetes. It contains links for background information, nutrition and recipes, weight loss and exercise, prevention and research just to name a few. It includes a "Recipe of the Day" as well as a general "Tip of the Day".
Parent Resource Center
Need information? Perhaps these web sites will help.
I. The Parent Toolkit
- " "Your Child: Advice by Age"
- "Understanding Teens"
- "Connecting With Your Kids"
- "Protecting Your Kids"
- "How to Spot Drug and Alcohol Use"
- "How to Help If They're Using"
II. Articles
- "8 Top Reasons Why Teens Try Alcohol and Drugs"
- "Alcohol in the Family-Understanding the Risks
- "Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain"
1. "Who is this Kid?" (Teen Behaviors)
2. "Why Does Your Teen Do That?"
3. "What Can You Do?" (Skills, Tools, Tips)
Signs of teen dating violence
- Are you in a healthy relationship? quiz.
- Bill of Rights
- Myths & facts
- Safety dating tips
- Parent information on child/sexual abuse
- Warning signshttp://www.tnblue.org/index.cfm