Physical health resources
Active lifestyle
Whether you’re 6 or 64, regular physical activity is the key to good health. Make sure you’re getting enough — find out how much physical activity you need each day.
Asthma management
If you or a family member has asthma, learning how to manage and control it is the key to maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. Find out what asthma is all about, get advice on using asthma medicines, learn about asthma triggers, and what to do in an emergency.
- The American Lung Association: For parents of children with asthma
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology: Just for kids: Allergy and asthma games, puzzles, and more
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: What causes or triggers asthma?
Healthy diet
Choosing and preparing healthy food for you and your family is a whole lot easier when you have access to the right information, tools, and resources. Visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Choose MyPlate for healthy recipes, menu builders, food and fitness trackers, and comprehensive information for parents and teachers of children of all ages.
Healthy weight
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight starts with understanding your current body mass index (BMI). To find out where you and your family stand, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC's) BMI calculator for children and teens or Adult BMI calculator.