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Oct
15
0 comments Tags: consumer health, fitness, health and wellness, health literacy, libraries, nutrition, outreach
Learn how the Belgrade Community Library combined a fundraiser with a seasonal fitness program. We thank Sarah Creech, Adult Services and Cataloging Librarian at Belgrade Community Library in Belgrade, MT, for providing this guest post. It’s hard to believe that it’s already been three years since the Belgrade Community Library Foundation hosted a raffle for… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News from Network Members, Public Libraries
Feb
26
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, NNLM Reading Club, nutrition, public library
Good nutrition, combined with physical activity, can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases, and promote your overall health. Unfortunately, social factors such as poverty or inadequate food options may lead to obesity, malnourishment, and poor health. National Nutrition Month®, recognized each year during the month of March,… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Jan
03
0 comments Tags: exercise, fitness, nutrition
Every new year we begin with the resolution to exercise, to diet, to have peace of mind- to be healthier. In books stores and public libraries, exercise and diet books and other media fly off the shelf. Gyms and health studios become crowded with new members. An array of exercise equipment is purchased or brought… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy