Calories in = eating.
Articles, downloads, and links to help you make the most of the calories that you eat.
Check out the latest resources in our What's In, Healthy Eating Library.
WHAT'S IN
WHAT'S OUT
Calories out = physical activity. Articles, downloads, and links to help you find ways to stand up and move more.
Check out the latest resources in our What's Out, Active Living Library.
CALORIE NEEDS
THE COOPER INSTITUTE BLOG
THE "SUPER" EFFECT OF CLOTHING ON ACTIVITY
The Super Bowl is over. The Saints are Super Bowl champs! Did you get your fill of football food and commercials? The conclusion of football season for many of us means that spring is just around the corner. If you believe Punxsutawney Phil who saw his shadow, however, we are in for 6 more weeks of winter. In
In last week’s blog we introduced you to the concept that eating 30 grams of protein at each meal might be a good way to help you manage your weight. If you haven’t read the blog, check it out and come back here to learn how you can...
Chances are you have heard news that about 2/3 of the adult U.S. population is overweight or obese. Ever wonder where this comes from?
The answer is The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). This is a government run study directed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The...
GETTING YOUR 30-30-30
FINALLY, ACTUAL CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS DATA FOR THE US POPULATION
THE PRO(TEIN) BOWL
In case you didn't know, the NFL Pro Bowl this Sunday. Whether or not you love professional football, if you are interested in managing your weight you should tune in to another type of “pro” bowl. That is, getting adequate protein in your diet. (Be mindful that I am saying, “adequate” not “excessive” here. More on this...
WHAT WE STAND FOR
The Stand Up & Eat site is an educational and participatory site to help people balance the calories they eat with the calories they burn each day by making active living and healthy eating choices.
GET ACTIVE!!!
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If you are a total couch - or mouse - potato, the Get Active program will get you moving.
Each week for 12 weeks, you will receive an email guiding you through a step to becoming more active. Don't worry, you don't have to belong to a gym for it to work for you!
The program restarts at the beginning of each quarter (July, October, January, and April). To sign-up for the Get Active program, click here. You will get your first email soon after the first of January.
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