The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of eight agencies that compose the Public Health Service (PHS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
	Body & Soul, is a Celebration of Healthy Eating and Living as a health program developed for African American churches. The program encourages church members to eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables every day for better health.
	The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) works to improve the health and well-being of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers. The CNPP developed MyPyramid to help Americans choose foods and amounts that are right for them.
	The American Cancer Society* is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and reducing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
	The Food and Drug Administration is one of the nation's oldest and most respected consumer protection agencies. The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
	The National Council of Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition Coordinators* is comprised of state and territorial nutrition coordinators, formerly known as 5-A-Day coordinators, and is a council under the Association of State and Territorial Public Health Nutrition Directors.

Sisters Together: Move More, Eat Better is a national initiative of the Weight-control Information Network (WIN) designed to encourage Black women 18 and over to maintain a healthy weight by becoming more physically active and eating healthier foods.   ACE is dedicated to improving youth health and fitness. Research shows that obesity rates have doubled in the last decade, which is one reason ACE provides educational materials to those working to promote youth fitness: educators, fitness professionals, health professionals and parents. Physical education exercise is one of the best ways to promote youth fitness.   In an effort to help the people of Georgia live healthier lives and to reduce the burden of chronic disease and other illnesses, Governor Sonny Perdue and the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) have joined forces by launching the Live Healthy Georgia campaign.   The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Georgia (AAA) provides information on and access to home and community-based services for elderly and/or disabled Georgians, their families, and other caregivers. The Gateway system seeks to remove barriers to information about and access to services, which support older and disabled Georgians remaining in their homes and communities.   The Jeannette Rankin Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for, and awarding scholarships to, low-income women, ages 35 and older. Each scholarship recipient has a vision of how a college education will benefit herself, her family, and her community. Most recipients are in truly meager financial circumstances and may have other hardships or disabilities.   *Links are provided solely as a service to our users. Links do not constitute an endorsement of any organization by FFW. The FFW is not responsible for the content of the individual organization Web pages found at this link. _________________________________________________________________________________