Chapter Weblinks

Diabetes Population Increases Significantly
(http://www.mayohealth.org/home?id=NE00213)

This timely article is presented by Mayo Clinic. Our sedentary lifestyles and high-fat, high-sugar diets put us at greater risk of developing this potentially deadly disease. Read this article to learn how to keep yourself healthy.

National Osteoporosis Foundation
(http://www.nof.org/)

The National Osteoporosis Foundation site explains the risk factors associated with osteoporosis, who is and is not more likely to develop this debilitating disease, and general information about bone health.

American Diabetes Association
(http://www.diabetes.org/default.htm)

The American Diabetes Association site hosts a wealth of information on the disease of diabetes, its causes, and consequences.

Shape Up America
(http://www.shapeup.org/)

C. Everett Koop's Shape Up America provides the latest information on physical fitness and weight management. Use this site to determine your BMI and risk factors associated with your current level of fitness.

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