Website Links for Athletes

 

Are you thinking about being a collegiate athlete?
To find out what you need to do to be eligible to compete go to www.ncaa.org andclick on Academics & Athletes.

 

To look up information on injuries/illnesses:
Center for Disease Control
To find information on diseases & conditions & health promotion.

 

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
For information on Diseases & Conditions, Safety & Wellness, Drug & Food Information, References, and more.

 

U.S National Library of Medicine. National Institute of Health
Use MedLine to find health information, current health news, on-line exhibitions, and learn how to evaluate the internet for health information.

 

For more information on Nutrition, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/nutrition_for_everyone/index.htm

www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document

www.mypyramid.gov/guidelines/index.html

US FDA Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition
How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label

 

Links to learn more about Steroids & Supplements:
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency

 

Links on Skin Care & Skin Conditions:
The Dangers of Indoor Tanning

American Cancer Society - Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection