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Healthy People 2020
Every decade, the Healthy People initiative develops a new set of science-based, 10-year national objectives with the goal of improving the health of all Americans.
Nutrition.gov
Nutrition.gov is a USDA-sponsored website that offers credible information to help you make healthful eating choices.
NIH - National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
As the nation's health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health, safety, and security threats.
SAMHSA - The Eight Dimensions of Wellness
Making the Eight Dimensions of Wellness part of daily life can improve mental and physical health for people with mental and/or substance use disorders.