Back to Introduction
Appendices:

I: The Food Guide Pyramid

II: Walking

III: Educational Materials

IV: Food and Activity Diary

V: Referral Numbers for Healthcare Professionals

VI: Non-commercial Weight-Loss / Support Organizations

VII: Commercial Weight-Loss Programs

VIII: Commercial Self-Help Programs

IX: Clinical Weight-Loss Programs

X: Notes and Questions

TOPS Club, Inc. Walking Program
TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) was established as a non-profit organization in 1948 and today has nearly 300,000 members worldwide. In 1997, TOPS launched the largest on-going community-based walking program in North America. TOPS’ Walking Program reflects the organization’s commitment to the health-enhancing benefits of walking. The program has been designed to provide information and materials that can easily be adapted to fit the specific needs of individuals and groups throughout the United States. To obtain more information about TOPS and a free brochure about the TOPS Walking Program, call toll-free (800) 932-8677.

Appendix II: Walking

Partnership for a Walkable America

TOPS Club, Inc. Walking Program

Campaign to Make America Walkable

The 90-Day Fitness Walking Program

Walking Magazine

Walking Tip Sheet

Walking Community Action Kit

A Step Toward Safer Walking

Exercise Across America


 

Download this document in Adobe Acrobat PDF format (216K)

 

 
BACK TO TOP
Shape Up America! - Cyberkitchen - General Information - Body Fat Lab - Fitness Center - Library - Media Center