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People responsible for developing workforce health promotion (WHP) programs can use the following resources to aid in planning programs on a variety of topics.

The internet contains an almost unlimited amount of health information. This page is intended to be a place to start rather than an exhaustive list. Links are provided solely as a service and are not intended as an endorsement of any organization or website.

resources are categorized in the following sections:

- program planning resources
- physical activity resources
- Healthy Eating Resources
- other healthy lifestyle resources

Program Planning Resources

	Thurston County Employer Resource Guide (PDF)
	The Thurston County WorkWell Program’s Resource guide that lists ideas and resources for employers particularly focused on healthy eating and physical activity at work.

	The Strategic Alliance ENACT page
	Look under “Workplace” for hands-on tools and strategies to positively change workplace food and activity environments. Lots of examples and real life policies listed here. http://www.preventioninstitute.org/sa/enact/members/index.php

	CDC LEANworks
	*"CDC's LEAN Works! Leading Employees to Activity and Nutrition"* is a FREE web-based resource that offers interactive tools and evidence-based resources to design effective worksite obesity prevention and control programs. http://cdc.gov/leanworks/

	CDC Healthier Worksite Initiative
	A website that was designed as a resource for WHP program planners in state and federal government. Planners at non-government workplaces may also find this Web site useful in generating ideas for WHP in your organization. This contains lots of information, resources, and step-by-step toolkits to help you improve the health of your employees. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/hwi/

	Partnership for Prevention
	Forum and publications to help employers create a healthy workforce, including many downloadable guides of additional resources, are available here. http://www.prevent.org

	Wellness Councils of America: Free Reports
	This website provides a list of free reports, studies, and other publications that explain key issues in worksite health promotion. http://www.welcoa.org/freeresources/

	Washington State Department of Health
	This website provides a list of free reports, studies, and other publications that explain key issues in worksite health promotion. http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/NutritionPa/our_work_sites/default.htm

	Wisconsin Nutrition and Physical Activity Program, Department of Health and Family Services, Division of Public Health
	An excellent resource kit that includes information on a variety of WHP programs. http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/health/physicalactivity/Sites/Worksitekit.htm

Physical Activity Resources

Information About Bicycling to Work:

Washington State Department of Transportation:

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/bike/commuting.htm -

For Walking at Work:

Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center

http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/ - Click on walkinginfo.org, and then enter “walking to work” in the search tool.

American Heart Association
Start! in the Workplace offers free resources for employers about both physical activity at work (walking programs) and healthy eating
http://www.startwalkingnow.org

Healthy Eating Resources

	American Dietetic Association
	Get resources to help improve eating habits and achieve a healthy lifestyle. http://eatright.org

	My Pyramid
	Personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. http://www.mypyramid.gov

	Fruit and Veggies Matter (CDC Site)
	Learn how fruits and vegetables fight disease and how you can fit more of them into your day. http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/

Other Healthy Lifestyle Information

	HealthierUS.gov
	Information on physical activity, nutrition, preventive screenings, and other healthy habits available here. There are lots of links to other resources available on this site. http://www.healthierus.gov