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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with nutrition and movement is a critical part of managing a bleeding disorder.

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Nutrition.govThe website serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers. The site is updated on an ongoing basis by a staff of Registered Dietitians at the Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) located at the National Agricultural Library (NAL), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). nutrition education, physical activity
My PlateLearn how much you need from each food group and get a personalized MyPlate Plan based on your age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level. Take a look at your current eating routine and pick one or two ways that you can switch to choices today that are rich in nutrition. Create a healthy eating routine to benefit your health now and in the future.nutrition education
Common ThreadsCommon Threads is a national nonprofit that supports food as medicine and inspires communities to embrace healthy cooking, healthy eating, and the celebration of culture by providing children, families and educators with hands-on cooking and nutrition education classes. nutrition education
Old WaysOldways is a nonprofit organization helping people rediscover and embrace the healthy, sustainable joys of the “old ways” of shared cultural traditions. Oldways believes food is heritage’s greatest gift of all.nutrition education
Cooking MattersEveryone Deserves Delicious, Healthy Food. Cooking Matters is on a mission to make eating healthier fast and affordable for families everywhere.nutrition education
American Diabetes AssociationLearning how to cook can be daunting, especially if you are a person with diabetes wanting to make better food choices. Whether you are new to the kitchen or a seasoned chef who wants to make diabetes-friendly food choices, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) offers free monthly live virtual cooking classes powered by Homemade.nutrition education, recipes
HFA Learning Central, Health and WellnessWith new families being diagnosed and many approved medications, emerging treatments, and gene therapies in clinical trials, HFA addresses the need for patient and caretaker education through Learning Central. Learning Central offers online learning modules, accessible via computer, tablet, and mobile device, using an integrated learning management system (LMS).nutrition education
Cooking on a Budget (Recipe Book)This cookbook will provide you with some new recipe ideas, a large proportion of which can be made using staples widely distributed through the foodbank. There are useful Top Tips to give you alternatives, ideas on what to do with leftovers and cooking on a budget as an individual or for the whole family.recipes
Cooking from the Pantry (Food Pantry Recipe Book)It can be challenging to feed your family healthy meals on a tight budget. This cookbook is intended to help you make the most out of foods that you’ll find at a local food pantry. recipes
Food HeroFood Hero allows a platform to budget, plan and create healthy meals and learn how to grow your own food. There are tips on budgeting, shopping, meal planning, and gardening. nutrition education
Eat RightThe Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers information on nutrition and health including meal planning, recipes, and information to help prevent or manage health conditions.nutrition education
Playing it SafePeople with bleeding disorders vary widely in how they respond to taking part in sports, exercise, and activity. This booklet will provide you with general information about the benefits and the risks of participation, and how to participate safely. Remember, each person is unique, with different interests, goals, and bleeding complications. physical activity
Fitness with a Bleeding Disorder – Beyond the BasicsThe benefits of exercise have only become clearer over the past several decades. However, as often is the case, the bleeding disorders community has been more careful in adapting to these changes. This session will focus on the “yes, you can’s” not the “no, you can’ts” of exercising with a bleeding disorder. Let’s talk about the nitty gritty of lifting, cardio, and other exercise methodologies, and how much this practice can help you. Rachel Horton, DPT, PT will lead a discussion focusing on what exercising with a bleeding disorder looks like in 2021.physical activity
Isometric Exercises and Gentle MovementLearn how to move your muscles while being gentle on your joints. Nancy Durben, a Physical Therapist at Oregon Health and Sciences University, leads you through gentle movements that you can do every day.physical activity
Being Active When You Have a Bleeding DisorderInformation regarding the health benefits of physical activity when you have a bleeding disorder including tips and cautions.physical activity
Health for HemophiliaHealth for Hemophilia was developed by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital’s Hemophilia Treatment Center. The center believes living a healthy life is important not just for children with hemophilia, but for their families too.physical activity
Yoga's Numerous BenefitsAn article from the Hemophilia Federation of America about the health benefits of yoga for the bleeding disorder community. physical activity
PBS - YogaPBS offers accessible, free, content to all. This is a 13-part series by Yoga instructor Stacey Collins.physical activity
Pain Management for Bleeding DisordersYou may experience increased physical pain related to your bleeding disorder. There are strategies to address the pain (in partnership with what is recommended by your doctor). pain management
HEMAWARE (Pain Management Strategies)An article by Bruce Goldfarb on dealing with joint bleeds and chronic pain related to bleeding disorders. healthy lifestyle
Mayo ClinicInformation and tools for a healthy lifestyle across various life stages and topicshealthy lifestyle
Hemophilia News Today: Healthy LivingAn article by Wendy Henderson on tips for living a healthy lifestyle with a bleeding disorder. healthy lifestyle
Steps for LivingA website with various information on how to manage health and other aspects of life throughout the life stages. healthy lifestyle
Cosmic KidsYoga, mindfulness, and relaxation for kids. Interactive adventures which build strength, balance, and confidence - and get kids into yoga and mindfulness early!kids' healthy lifestyle
PBS KIDS/Videos of youth providing their motivation to healthy lifestyles as well as tips and tricks to being healthy. kids' healthy lifestyle
Whole Kids FoundationMake it a family affair with the Kids Club. Further inspire your kiddos to start healthy eating conversations with books and activities from Scrapkins, Better Bites, Book Club and more!kids' healthy lifestyle
Choosy KidsChoosy is an evidence supported, influential health hero who helps develop healthy habits and behaviors in children, family, and staff. Choosy can help influence healthy behaviors in the classroom and at home.kids' healthy lifestyle
Nemours Kids' HealthThe site aims to give parents information about physical, emotional, and behavioral health topics based on various life stages of children. kids' healthy lifestyle, kids' physical activity
Kids GardeningKidsGardening supports families by bringing the benefits of gardening to kids. kids' healthy lifestyle, kids' physical activity
Healthy ChildrenThe American Academy of Pediatrics developed the site to provide information about all aspects of health for children throughout the life stages.kids' healthy lifestyle
Cooking with KidsCooking with Kids educates and empowers children and families to make healthy food choices through hands-on nutrition education with fresh, affordable foods.kids' healthy lifestyle, nutrition education
Eat Right for KidsThe Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers recipes, health information, and meal planning for kids. nutrtion education, recipes
Play WorksPlay Works is an organization dedicated to encouraging children to play. Through play children learn social and emotional skills that help them perform better in the classroom, workplace, and life. Kids also discover the joy of physical activity through play. kids' physical activity
Sesame WorkshopChildren can be empowered to make healthy choices. The materials in this link to support you in helping children develop healthy relationships with food and strategies for making easy, healthy, budget-friendly snacks and meals!kids' healthy lifestyle
Disney: Healthy LivingActivities, videos and recipes that engage kids in Healthy Living by including their favorite Disney Characters. kids' healthy lifestyle

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