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Welcome to The HSC Health Care System's Healthy Living Center A Project of The HSC Foundation

The Washington Metropolitan Area Healthy LIfestyles Resource Directory

This directory was prepared to help families find resources that can help them to adopt healthier lifestyles. It includes information on community-based programs and services in the Washington Metropolitan Area related to physical activity, nutrition education, weight management, and walking and biking trails. It also provides resources for free food and meals, shopping transportation, and food delivery. It also offers educational and entertaining websites for children and teens on healthy living topics.

To order your free copy of The Healthy Lifestyles Resource Directory for the Washington Metropolitan Area,
Visit our online order form by clicking this link.

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“Killer Diet” poster in English. Poster shows a young teen eating a large, greasy hamburger. Poster text describes the health risks of a poor diet and lack of exercise.

“Killer Sofa” poster in English. Poster shows a young teen sitting on a couch in a slouched position playing a video game. Poster text describes the health risks associated with a lack of exercise and a poor diet.

“Killer Diet” poster in Spanish. Poster shows a young teen eating a large, greasy hamburger. Poster text describes the health risks of a poor diet and lack of exercise.

“Killer Sofa” poster in Spanish. Poster shows a young teen sitting on a couch in a slouched position playing a video game. Poster text describes the health risks associated with a lack of exercise and a poor diet.

Based on The HSC Foundation's research on identifying ways to more effectively combat overweight and obesity in children and their families, an awareness campaign was developed and launched in late 2007. The campaign is targeted to parents to raise awareness around the threats and dangers of childhood obesity.

If you would like free posters for your school, health clinic, or community-based organization,
Visit our online order form by clicking this link.

For organizations wishing to order multiple copies of the resources available through the Healthy Living Center, please contact The HSC Foundation with your specific request, a brief description of your organization, and a brief explanation of your distribution plan.

The HSC Foundation is dedicated to improving access to services for individuals who face challenging social and health care barriers due to disability, chronic illness, or other circumstances that present unique needs. The HSC Pediatric Center and Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc. are supported organizations of the Foundation.

If you wish to have your organization added to this directory or have a listing update, please contact us at info@hscfoundation.org.