Keeping healthy

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Exercise & physical fitness - MedlinePlus

Information on the benefits of exercise and advice on exercise related issues.

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Food fact sheets - Better Health Channel

Fact sheets on healthy eating for different age groups, weight management, food safety and food poisoning.

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Nutrition & weight - MyDr

Information on vitamins, minerals, nutrients, fibre, carbohydrates, fats and protein, plus nutrition for sport, pregnancy and babies.

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Physical activity - Better Health Channel

Fact sheets on different types of exercise, exercise safety and exercises suitable for various conditions.

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Stress management - Mayo Clinic

Information on the nature of stress and healthy strategies to deal with it.

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Weight loss - Mayo Clinic

Advice on weight loss strategies, diet plans, diet pills, supplements and surgery.

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Selected books

A list of books on nutrition and exercise from our collection.

Available at the State Library or try your local public library

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The State Library provides a free Information Request Service.