Fish that are especially rich in the beneficial oils known as omega-3 fatty acids include mackerel, herring, tuna, salmon, cod liver, whale blubber, and seal blubber. Two of the most important omega-3 fatty acids contained in fish oil are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
Home > National Health Observances > September: Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. American College of Sports Medicine. One in 3 children in the United States are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) â Protect Adults through Hepatitis B Vaccination. August is National Immunization Awareness Month and during the first week, the campaign is focused on adults. Effective vaccines are available to protect adults from hepatitis B infection. Each August, National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an opportunity to promote recommended vaccination among all persons, young and old.