ACTIVATE

THE GRAND CITIES

YMCA Activate America is a public health initiative to make healthy living a reality for millions of Americans.  This initiative is the YMCA's response to America's growing obesity, chronic disease and health care crisis. 

The Grand Forks YMCA Family Center is committed to helping our community live a healthier lifestyle by focusing on community based solutions that will reduce barriers and increase support for improving the health and wellness of our youth and families.

The following list of resources are recommended to assist you in making healthier eating and lifestyle choices:

Healthy Eating and Nutrition, Physical Activity, Child Development and Chronic Diseases

www.cdc.gov   Center for Disease Control

www.eatright.org  American Dietetic Association

www.usda.gov  United States Department of Agriculture

www.sparkpeople.com  Spark People - Tools for a Healthier Lifestyle

www.americaonthemove.org  America On the Move - Steps to a Healthier You

www.nichd.nih.gov  National Institute of Child Health and Development

www.diabetes.org  American Diabetes Association

www.lungusa.org  American Lung Association

www.americanheart.org  American Heart Association

www.cancer.org  American Cancer Society

www.eatjustonemore.com Just One More