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Life Skills: Health & Wellness
A starting point for the Life Skills Collection
General Health and Fitness
How You Stand, How You Move, How You Live by Call Number: RA781.5 .V56 2007UW Tacoma Library Life Skills
S. E. X.: the all-you-need-to-know progressive sexuality guide to get you through high school and college by Call Number: HQ35 .C783 2007UW Tacoma Library Life Skills
The Smart Student's Guide to Healthy Living by Call Number: QU 145 S655s 2006UW Tacoma Library Life Skills
Cooking and Nutrition
Make a perfect omelet
Substance Abuse
Web Resources
- American Sexual Health AssociationPromotes the sexual health of individuals, families and communities by educating the public in order to foster healthy sexual behaviors and relationships. Offers information for women, men, parents, teachers, and healthcare providers.
- Fitness.govWebsite for the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. The President’s Council engages, educates, and empowers all Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition. Includes information on being active and eating healthy.
- IDEA Health and Fitness AssociationA leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals including personal trainers, group fitness instructors, fitness directors and fitness business owners.
- I Wanna Know.orgOffers information on sexual health for for teens and young adults, including facts, support and resources on topics like sexual health, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), healthy relationships, and more.
- National Association for Health and FitnessThe National Association for Health and Fitness (NAHF) is a non-profit organization that exists to improve the quality of life for individuals in the United States through the promotion of physical fitness, sports and healthy lifestyles.
- National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)Information on different types of eating providers, contributing factors and prevention, treatment, and recovery.
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismLeading the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems through dissemination of research. Offers information about alcohol consumption, its effects on the body, and available support and treatment programs.
- National Institute on Drug AbuseResearch and information seeking to significantly improve prevention, treatment and policy as it relates to drug abuse and addiction.
- National Women's Health Information CenterProvides health information on topics like pregnancy, breastfeeding, body image, HIV/AIDS, girls' health, heart health, menopause and hormone therapy, mental health, quitting smoking, and violence against women. They also provide health information and resources for populations such as minority women, women with disabilities and girls. Information is available in Spanish and English.
- Nutrition.govNutrition.gov is a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers.
- Substance and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)Search for treatment programs, funding opportunities and statistics relating to substance abuse and mental health issues.