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Bone Health
and Osteoporosis: A Surgeon General's Report
By 2020, one in two Americans aged 50 years or older will be at risk
for fractures from osteoporosis or low bone mass.
Inventory of Qualitative Research
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new searchable
Inventory of Qualitative Research
for Nutrition and Physical Activity. The Web site provides basic
information about qualitative studies that have been conducted in the
fields of nutrition, physical activity, and other related fields. New
studies will be added regularly. Please
contact us if you have
research to add.
Participation in High School Physical Education — United States, 1991–2003
Physical education (PE) can increase student participation in moderate to
vigorous physical activity and help high school students gain the
knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed for lifelong physical activity.
Also available in print-friendly format (PDF -
343K).
2003 NIS Breastfeeding Data
New breastfeeding data from 2003 National Immunization Survey.
 5
A Day Fruit and Vegetable of the Month
This section
offers fun facts about a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables. It
also provides information on how to prepare fruits and vegetables and
great tasting recipe ideas to help you meet the 5 A Day goal.
5 Al Dia
Announcing 5 A Day in Español, offering healthy recipes, great nutrition
information, and advice for our Spanish speaking audience!
Powerful
Bones. Powerful Girls.
A Web site for parents with resources and creative ways to help your
daughters make healthy choices that build and maintain strong bones.
 Growing
Stronger: Strength Training for Older Adults
Participating in regular resistance (strength) training is a great way for
older adults to maintain health, functional ability, and independent
living. This new Web site offers an easy-to-use, home-based strength
training manual and program for older adults that requires inexpensive
equipment.
 State Legislative Information
CDC's Nutrition and Physical Activity Program is pleased to announce a
new searchable database of state nutrition and physical activity legislative bills.
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