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As busy women living complex lives, we are sometimes overwhelmed by the amount of
health information and misinformation in the media and on the Internet. This web page has
been designed by the National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) to provide women
with information they can trust about how to stay well and feel good about ourselves.
Consider these facts:
- Fewer than 60% of women engage in physical activity on a regular basis.
- One out of five Americans order take-out food every day.
- In a 1996 survey, 56% of women and 43% of men disliked their overall appearance.
- More than ninety percent of people with eating disorders are women.
As we try to maintain good health, it is important to concentrate on both our mental
health and our physical health. We must also concentrate on our body image and
self-confidence. Society's pressure on women to look a certain way can lead to a sense of
failure and even depression. Fashion models weigh 23% less than the average female, yet
many men and women still consider the underweight body type to be normal and healthy. Now,
more than ever, there are many organizations geared towards teaching women to appreciate
the differences in our bodies and take charge of our health every day.
The National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) has designed this page to
provide information for women who would like to learn how to improve their health, start a
physical activity program, eat better, learn about eating disorders, and learn about total
mind/body wellness. By clicking on the above buttons, you will find information from the
federal government and other approved sources. These resources are designed to encourage
all of us, as women, to become educated about our bodies and minds to improve our overall
health.
This page last updated: September 2001 |
