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Pediatric and Pregnancy Nutrition Surveillance System
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new online training site for
the Pediatric and Pregnancy Nutrition Surveillance System. This Web site
provides detailed information about these program-based surveillance
systems and has the most recent national data for prevalence for childhood
overweight and breastfeeding initiation and duration for low-income
populations.
Research to
Practice Series* (PDF - 244K)
Can eating fruits and vegetables help people to manage their weight?
Consuming a diet high in fruits and vegetables is associated with lower
risks for numerous chronic diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular
disease. Even so, the impact of eating fruits and vegetables on weight
management has not been widely researched. This document will examine the
evidence from available studies to determine whether eating fruits and
vegetables can help with weight management.
5 al día
Announcing 5 A Day in Español, offering healthy recipes, great nutrition
information, and advice for our Spanish speaking audience!
Inventory of Qualitative
Research
This on-line, searchable resource provides basic information about
qualitative studies that have been conducted in nutrition, physical
activity, and other related fields. Use this site to find research
studies, gather ideas, and share information.
WISEWOMAN
Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation
The
June issue of the Journal of Women’s Health* features 15
articles that highlight the design and goals of CDC’s unique WISEWOMAN
program, showcase its achievements, and take stock of challenges in health
disparities among women aged 40–64 years.
For highlights,
read the
Journal's press release.*
Powerful
Bones. Powerful Girls. Web Site for Parents
A new Web site for parents with resources and creative ways to help your
daughters make healthy choices that build and maintain strong bones.
At A Glance
2004 — Physical Activity and Good Nutrition: Essential
Elements to Prevent Chronic Diseases and Obesity* (PDF -
220K)
WISEWOMAN
At A Glance 2004:
A Crosscutting Program to Improve the Health of
Uninsured Women (PDF - 2,077K)*
WISEWOMAN is a CDC-funded program that helps women in need gain access to
screening and lifestyle interventions that can reduce their risk for heart
disease and other chronic diseases.
Also available as an
HTML version.
Other CDC Resources
CDC's Media Relations
The latest press releases, fact sheets, and calendar of events.
*Links to non-Federal organizations are provided
solely as a service to our users. Links do not constitute an endorsement of any
organization by CDC or the Federal Government, and none should be inferred. The
CDC is not responsible for the content of the individual organization Web pages
found at this link.
*This document is available in Portable Document
Format (PDF). You will need Acrobat
Reader (a free application) to view and print this document.
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