Here is a listing of 4-H project materials and websites for information to help you RetroFit Yourself!
General Health and Fitness
- KidsHealth - a website for children to use to find out about nutrition, self esteem and body image and physical activity.
- KidsRunning - a website designed for kids. It has a great section on training that gives tips on stretching before and after exercise. This is good information that can be used by people of all ages!
- Food Guide Pyramid - for information on the Food Guide Pyramid.
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans - 2005 dietary guidelines.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - measuring physical activity intensity.
- Healthier US - has many nutrition and physical activity links and more information about the new dietary guidelines.
- Healthy Kids - Governor Doyle's Healthy Kids Initiatives
Bicycling Information
- 4-H Bicycle Adventures, Project material - contact your local UW Extension Office. Levels 1- 3 and a Helper's Guide.
- Keeping Fit and Healthy, Project material - contact your local UW Extension Office. Levels 1- 3.
- Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute - for information on bicycle helmet standards and how to get a helmet to fit right.
- Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin - the website for the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin. Be sure to check out the articles on many topics and the link index for recreational bicycling information.
- Walking Info and Bicycling Info - for information on biking and walking from the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center.
- Wisconsin Bicycle Maps - for information maps on bicycle trails and recreation areas in Wisconsin.
- Science of Cycling - this site offers many unique facts and trivia on bicycles.
4-H Bicycle Promise
I promise to:
- always wear a properly fitting helmet
- always ride a bicycle that is a proper fit
- always ride a safely maintained bicycle
- always follow the rules of the road