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Resources

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans: http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2000/dietgd.pdf

Guidelines for School and Community Programs to Promote Lifelong Physical Activity Among Young People: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash/physact.htm

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