Health

City of Escondido: Recreation
Find out and register for enrichment classes and sports activities for all ages, special events, youth and teen programs, and family activities.

Healthfinder.gov
An award-winning gateway to reliable government and nonprofit health and human services information for people of all ages developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

HealthierUS.gov
This Web site is part of a broad presidential agenda designed to help Americans, especially children, live longer, better, and healthier lives. The site provides credible, accurate information to help people in choosing healthier habits.

National Health Institute: Consumer Health Resources
NHI offers health guides for people of all ages and lifestyles.

USA.gov: Health and Nutrition
This website has official health and nutrition information and services from the U.S. government. Go here to find out about Health Services in Your Community, Food, Nutrition, and Fitness, Caregivers' Resources and more. This site may also be read in large print and Spanish.

Eat Smart Play Hard Kids
The Eat Smart. Play Hard.™ Campaign encourages and teaches children, parents, and caregivers to eat healthy and lead physically active lives. Eat Smart. Play Hard.™ offers resources and tools to convey and reinforce a healthy lifestyle.

MyPyramid.gov - Nutrition for Kids 6-11
MyPyramid for kids offers educational resources and games for parents, teachers and children.

BAM.gov (Kids 9-13)
BAM! Body and Mind gives kids the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices. "The site focuses on topics that kids told us are important to them — such as stress and physical fitness" — using games, quizzes, and other interactive features.

Joslyn Senior Center - Escondido
Jointly funded by the City, County, and private donations, the Joslyn Senior Center offers a wide range of services and programs to older adults, with membership starting at age 50. Some of these services are preventive health screening, Nutrition Program, classes and more.

: Learn at Oasis
OASIS is a national nonprofit educational organization designed to enhance the quality of life for mature adults. Their website offers information on local classes (including Escondido) and online health resources.

Disclaimer: Escondido Public Library does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites.

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