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| 7734 | Gable, S.; Britt-Rankin, J.; Krull, J.L.; Guthrie, J. |
Ecological Predictors and Developmental Outcomes of Persistent Childhood Overweight URL: http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/ccr42/ Format:   Report using data on 8,000 children followed from kindergarten through third grade as part of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-Kindergarten Class to examine predictors of persistent childhood overweight and associated academic and socioemotional outcomes. Results show that socioeconomic status, gender, race, and behavioral and environmental factors influence risk of persistent overweight.  view details
Source: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture  hide details |
20080613Jun 13, 2008 |
| 7560 | Ploeg, M.V.; Ralston, K. |
Food Stamps and Obesity: What Do We Know? URL: http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/EIB34/ Format: Report reviews the findings of this emerging body of published studies that have explored the link between participation in the Food Stamp Program and body weight. Policy implications are discussed as well. view details
Source: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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20080321Mar 21, 2008 |
| 6757 | International Food Information Council Foundation/Center for Media and Public Affairs |
Food For Thought VI: Reporting of Diet, Nutrition, and Food Safety: 1995-2005 URL: http://www.ific.org/research/fftres.cfm Format: Report of a study on the reporting of news related to food and nutrition. The study, conducted every two years since 1995, examines sources from a variety of media with regards to food-related news. This report discusses trends related to the amount of coverage, context provided, topics, sources cited, food attributes discussed, and harms and benefits. Appendices include "Obesity, Weight Management & Physical Activity," "Functional Foods," "Dietary Fats," "Food Safety and Foodborne Illness," and "Methodology". view details
Source: International Food Information Council Foundation
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20051200Dec 2005 |
| 6148 | Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University |
Despite Conflicting Studies about Obesity, Most Americans Think the Problem Remains Serious URL: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/press/releases/press07142005.html Format:   Release regarding a poll on American's attitudes about obesity. The poll results and related charts are also provided. Topics addressed include the seriousness of the problem, whether they keep track of calories, fat, and carbohydrates in their diets, obesity and mortality, trust in scientific experts, and more. view details
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20050714Jul 14, 2005 |
| 5517 | Powers, S.W. |
Parenting Practices and Obesity in Low-income African-American Preschoolers URL: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/CCR3/ Format: Report of a study of the relationship between feeding practices of low-income African-American mothers, the eating behaviors of their preschool-aged children, and childhood obesity. view details
Source: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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20050100Jan 2005 |
| 4273 | Regional Office for Europe, World Health Organization (WHO) |
Young People's Health in Context: Selected Key Findings from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Study URL: http://www.euro.who.int/document/mediacentre/fs0404e.pdf Format: Select findings from this study of health-related behavior in young people. Includes discussion of eating habits, weight control, and overweight. view details
Source: Regional Office for Europe, World Health Organization
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20040603Jun 3, 2004 |
| 4132 | James, J.; Thomas, P.; Cavan, D.; Kerr, D. |
Preventing Childhood Obesity by Reducing Consumption of Carbonated Drinks: Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial URL: http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/abstract/bmj.38077.458438.EEv2 Format: Report of a study on the effects of school-based education to reduce consumption of carbonated beverages on overweight and obesity in children. view details
Source: BMJ, Apr. 23, 2004./BMJ Publishing Group
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20040423Apr 23, 2004 |
| 5030 | Doyle, E. |
Saturated Fat and Beef Fat as Related to Human Health: A Review of the Scientific Literature URL: http://www.wisc.edu/fri/briefs/satfat.pdf Format: Review of scientific literature on saturated fat and beef fat and human health, including such topics as fat structure and function, cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, and Parkinson's Disease. view details
Source: Food Research Institute, Department of Food Microbiology and Toxicology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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20040200Feb 2004 |
| 3457 | Bowman, S.A.; Gortmaker, S.L.; Ebbeling, C.B.; Pereira, M.A.; Ludwig, D.S. |
Effects of Fast-Food Consumption on Energy Intake and Diet Quality Among Children in a National Household Survey URL: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/113/1/112 Format: Report of a study of the effects of fast-food consumption on dietary factors that are linked to obesity in children and adolescents. Subscription or purchase are required to access the full text of this article. view details
Source: Pediatrics, Vol. 113, No. 1, Jan. 2004, p. 112-118./American Academy of Pediatrics
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20040100Jan 2004 |
| 3134 | Sabaté, J. |
Nut Consumption and Body Weight URL: http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/78/3/647S Format: This paper addresses the question of whether nut consumption is associated with weight gain or obesity. Consumer surveys, epidemiologic studies, and dietary intervention studies are examined to determine if there is evidence of this association. The abstract is available for free, but access to the full text may require subscription or purchase. view details
Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 78, No. 3, Sep. 2003, p. 647S-650S. hide details |
20030900Sep 2003 |
| 3033 | Krebs, N.F.; Jacobson, M.S.; Committee on Nutrition, American Academy of Pediatrics |
Prevention of Pediatric Overweight and Obesity URL: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/112/2/424 Format: This article discusses the problem of childhood obesity, risk factors, the importance of early recognition, and prevention strategies for childhood obesity. The abstract is freely available, but access to the full text requires a subscription. view details
Source: Pediatrics, Vol. 112, No. 2, Aug. 2003, p. 424-430.
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20030800Aug 2003 |
| 2933 | Yao, M., et al. |
Relative Influence of Diet and Physical Activity on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Urban Chinese Adults URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijo.0802308 Format: Report of a study that examined the separate effects of dietary factors and exercise on cardiovascular risk factors. view details
Source: International Journal of Obesity, Vol. 27, No. 8, Aug. 2003, p. 920-932./Nature Publishing Group
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20030800Aug 2003 |
| 2934 | Liebman, M., et al. |
Dietary Intake, Eating Behavior, and Physical Activity-Related Determinants of High Body Mass Index in Rural Communities in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijo.0802277 Format: Report on a study of the relationship between certain dietary and physical activity patterns and BMI. The abstract is freely available, but subscription or purchase is required to access the full text. view details
Source: International Journal of Obesity, Vol. 27, No. 6, June 2003, p. 684-692./Nature Publishing Group
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20030600Jun 2003 |
| 2828 | Cleland, R.L.; Gross, W.C.; Koss, L.D.; Daynard, M.; Muoio, K.M. |
Weight-Loss Advertising: An Analysis of Current Trends URL: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/reports/weightloss.pdf Format: Report of an analysis of weight loss advertising and claims. Sections include "An Overview," "Collection Methodology and Coding," "Analysis of Weight-loss Advertisements" (including "Claims by Category"), "Historical Comparison: 1992/2001," "Regulatory Framework," "Media Responsibility," and "Conclusion." Appendices include "Product List" and "Examples of Questionable Ad Claims From 2001 Sample". view details
Source: Federal Trade Commission
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20020900Sep 2002 |
| 4674 | Flores, R.; Gillespie, S. (Eds) |
Health and Nutrition: Emerging and Reemerging Issues in Developing Countries URL: http://www.ifpri.org/2020/focus/focus05.htm Format: Brief overviews of issues related to health and nutrition in developing countries. Briefs include "Obesity"/Martorell, Reynaldo; "Diet-Related Chronic Diseases"/Cannon, Geoffrey; "Micronutrients"/Allen, Lindsay H.; "Policy Priorities: Themes and Actions"/Gillespie, Stuart; and more. view details
Source: International Food Policy Research Institute
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20010200Feb 2001 |
| 3341 | Wilder, L.B. |
Childhood Obesity: A Food and Nutrition Resource List for Educators and Researchers URL: http://fnicsearch.nal.usda.gov/fnicsearch/link.html?redirectUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nal.usda.gov%2Ffnic%2Fpubs%2Fbibs%2Ftopics%2Fweight%2Fchildhoodobesity.pdf Format: Bibliography of articles and other resources on childhood obesity. Articles are included back to 1997. view details
Source: Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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20000600Jun 2000 |
| 2795 | American Obesity Association |
American Obesity Association URL: http://www.obesity.org/ Format: Organization that works to change policy and perceptions about obesity. The website includes information on childhood obesity, consumer alerts, fact sheets, prevention and treatment information, costs of obesity, consumer protection information, and more. view details
Source: American Obesity Association
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| 2804 | Food and Nutrition Section, American Public Health Association |
American Public Health Association: Food and Nutrition Section URL: http://aphafoodandnutrition.org/ Format: This section of the APHA supports healthful eating and physical activity. The website includes nutrition policy statements, information on overweight in childhood, meetings, and more. view details
Source: Food and Nutrition Section, American Public Health Association
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| 3222 | Association for the Study of Obesity |
Association for the Study of Obesity: ASO URL: http://www.aso.org.uk Format: Organization that supports research related to the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity. The website includes events, conference papers, fact sheets, and more. view details
Source: Association for the Study of Obesity
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| 2822 | Center for Weight and Health, College of Natural Resources, University of California, Berkeley |
Center for Weight and Health URL: http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/cwh/ Format: Center that promotes collaboration among those concerned about weight, health, and food security. The website includes events, a listserv, project descriptions, fact sheets, papers, information on surveys and data, bibliographies, funding resources, a directory of professionals, and more. view details
Source: Center for Weight and Health, College of Natural Resources, University of California, Berkeley
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| 2823 | Center for Weight and Health, College of Natural Resources, University of California, Berkeley |
Center for Weight and Health's E-mail List URL: http://cnr.berkeley.edu/cwh/news/elist.shtml Format: E-mail list that posts announcements related to weight and health. view details
Source: Center for Weight and Health, College of Natural Resources, University of California, Berkeley
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| 4196 | Diabetes Action Now |
Diabetes Action Now URL: http://www.who.int/diabetes/actionnow/en/ Format: Information and documents related to this joint World Health Organization and International Diabetes Foundation project to promote surveillance, prevention, and control of diabetes, especially in developing countries. view details
Source: Diabetes Programme, Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, World Health Organization
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| 4238 | Division of Adolescent and School Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
Division of Adolescent and School Health: Healthy Youth! URL: http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/index.htm Format: Organization that works to prevent health risk behaviors in youth. The website includes information related to nutrition, weight management, and food safety in the form of statistics and data, publications, and other resources. Access to data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), School Health Profiles, and School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS) is provided. view details
Source: Division of Adolescent and School Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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| 3966 | Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
[ARCHIVE] FDA Proposes Action Plan to Confront Nation's Obesity Problem URL: http://web.archive.org/web/20080223125947/http://www.fda.gov/oc/initiatives/obesity/ Format: This page provides access Calories Count: Report of the Working Group on Obesity, released March 12, 2004. Related documents such as the press release, background information, letter to food manufacturers, sample labels, information on FDA public meetings on obesity can also be accessed from this page. view details
Source: Food and Drug Administration
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| 8025 | Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
New Tools to Help Consumers Use the Nutrition Facts Label for Healthy Weight Management: Make Your Calories Count Program and Nutrition Facts Label Brochure, Questions and Answers URL: http://www.fda.gov/food/labelingnutrition/consumerinformation/ucm122080.htm Format: "Make Your Calories Count - Use the Nutrition Facts Label for Healthy Weight Management" is a new Web-based interactive on-line learning program that is also available in a downloadable format. It is designed to help consumers understand and use the nutrition facts label to plan a healthful diet. The program includes exercises to help consumers explore the relationship between serving sizes and calories. For simplicity, the program presents two nutrients that should be limited (saturated fat and sodium) and two nutrients that should be consumed in adequate amounts (fiber and calcium). view details
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| 4675 | World Health Organization (WHO) |
Nutrition URL: http://www.who.int/nut/ Format: WHO site on nutrition. Includes information on various nutrition topics, the WHO Collaborating Centres in Nutrition, and WHO nutrition research, access to publications, and more. view details
Source: World Health Organization
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| 3306 | Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce |
Nutrition and Overweight URL: http://phpartners.org/hp/nutrition.html Format: This page provides links to resources related to the Healthy People 2010 focus area on Nutrition and Overweight. The Healthy People 2010 chapter and objectives on nutrition and overweight are accessible from this page. Also, pre-defined PubMed searches on the topics of the objectives may be run to find related literature. view details
Source: Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce
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| 2827 | Office of the Surgeon General, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) |
Overweight and Obesity URL: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/ Format: This page includes information on overweight and obesity, including access to The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity, fact sheets, and links to other resources. view details
Source: Office of the Surgeon General, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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| 4679 | Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
Overweight and Obesity URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/ Format: This page links to information on overweight and obesity, including definitions, information on body mass index, obesity trends, factors that contribute to obesity, associated health problems, economic costs, guidelines for prevention, CDC-supported programs, FAQs, and resources. view details
Source: Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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| 4873 | Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) |
Prevention Communication Research Database URL: http://www.health.gov/communication/default.asp Format: Collection of documents on prevention-related audience research conducted or sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services agencies. Topics covered include healthy eating and nutrition, obesity, youth risk taking behavior - unhealthy dietary habits, and more. view details
Source: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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| 3704 | World Health Organization (WHO) |
STEPwise Approach to Risk Factors - Available Resources URL: http://www.who.int/ncd_surveillance/steps/resources/en/ Format: Resources to support WHO's STEPwise approach to risk factors program for the surveillance of risk factors for noncommunicable diseases. Includes access to the STEPS framework, the survey instrument, planning manual, templates for EpiData and EpiInfo, and more. view details
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