Resources
Fitness
Creating and keeping an exercise routine
- "Let's Go Walkin' Mississippi" campaign
Let's Go Walkin' Mississippi was designed to provide anyone with the information they need to start the healthy habit of walking. In this program, you will find tips on getting started, setting goals, staying motivated, and increasing your steps. The program is administered by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi.
- American Cancer Society Relay for Life
The power of 3.5 million Americans united behind the same cause will save lives.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
There is no need to think of strenuous exercise or boring workouts. Instead, imagine doing fun physical activities you enjoy and watch the health benefits follow!
- Exercise for Beginners
“A well-rounded program includes cardio, weight training and flexibility. Knowing how to implement these components can be confusing.”
- Healthy Swimming
Swimming is a fun, active, and healthy way to spend leisure time.
- Jackson Metro Cyclists
Jackson Metro Cyclists (JMC) is the premiere cycling club for Jackson, Mississippi and the surrounding area. Founded in the fall of 1995, JMC is affiliated with the United States Cycling Federation (USCF), the National Off-Road Bicycle Association (NORBA), the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA), and USA Triathlon (USAT).
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training
“The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training is the world's largest endurance sports training program. The program provides training to run or walk marathons and half marathons or participate in triathlons and century (100-mile) bike rides.”
- Mississippi Track Club
Home page, with news and event information.
- Race For The Cure
The Komen Race for the Cure Series raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.
- Run From The Sun
On September 30, 2003, the Leonard E. Warren Melanoma Foundation was established in Jackson, Miss., with the goal of raising public awareness of this potentially deadly cancer and contributing funds to help researchers find a cure for those diagnosed with this disease.
General Information
Other resources
- Body Mass Index calculator
BMI or 'Body Mass Index' is an approximation of the body fat percentage (adipose tissue), using a height versus weight calculation.
- Weighing Right, Staying Healthy
“The right weight for you depends on your height. To find your healthy weight, select your height from the table below.”
- Weight loss surgery support group
Support groups for people who have had weight loss surgery, by state.
Health and Wellness
Minding your overall health
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
There is no need to think of strenuous exercise or boring workouts. Instead, imagine doing fun physical activities you enjoy and watch the health benefits follow!
- Chronic Disease Information
“The impact on Mississippi's health from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and other leading chronic illnesses.”
- Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi
The DFM is the one organization totally dedicated to all Mississippians, who live with diabetes as well as their families.
- General healthcare in Mississippi
Links to hospitals, social services, licensing and other resources in Mississippi.
- Obesity information
“Since the mid-70s, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased sharply for both adults and children. Data from two NHANES surveys show that among adults aged 20–74 years the prevalence of obesity increased from 15.0% (in the 1976–1980 survey) to 32.9% (in the 2003–2004 survey).”
- Public health, city of Jackson
Links to resources in Mississippi's capital city.
Nutrition
Creating and keeping healthy eating habits
- American Heart Association Cookbook
“Delectable AHA recipes, cooking advice, and satisfying, nutritious eating.”
- FDA Food Recalls
“This page includes the most significant product actions of the last 60 days, based on the extent of distribution and the degree of health risk. The recalls on the list are mainly Class I.”
- Food Pyramid
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.
- Mississippi Department of Health
“The foods we eat are the foundation of our health. Good food choices can ward off chronic diseases and obesity, and improve the life of both adults and children.”
- U.S. Food & Drug Administration
“The Total Diet Study (TDS), sometimes called the market basket study, is an ongoing FDA program that determines levels of various contaminants and nutrients in foods.”
