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Learn more about professional organizations that include
a focus on behavioral aspects of promoting physical
activity and healthy lifestyles in adults:
Learn more about organizations that fund behavioral
research in the area of physical activity and healthy
lifestyles and provide public and professional
information:
- National Institutes of Health
(NIH)
The National Institutes of Health is the steward of
medical and behavioral research for the Nation. It is an
Agency under the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal
agency for protecting the health and safety of people -
at home and abroad, providing credible information to
enhance health decisions, and promoting health through
strong partnerships.
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
RWJF focuses on the pressing health and health care
issues facing our country. The Foundation works with a
diverse group of organizations and individuals to
identify solutions and achieve comprehensive, meaningful
and timely change.
- Retirement Research Foundation
Retirement Research Foundation (RRF) is the nation’s
largest private foundation devoted solely to serving the
needs of older persons in the U.S. and enhancing their
quality of life. The Foundation works to make sure that
today’s seniors remain vibrant, vital participants of
our society.
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