National diet survey
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a program of studies designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States. For this reason, some items on this page will be unavailable. For more information about this message, please visit this page: About CDC. gov. The NHANES National Youth Fitness Survey (NNYFS) was a one year survey conducted in 2012. NHANES findings are also the basis for national standards for such measurements as height, weight, and blood pressure. Uncomment this section and place the emergency message here. The NHANES program began in the early 1960s and has been conducted as a series of surveys focusing on different population groups or health topics. Learn about participant involvement and benefits with the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. For this reason, some items on this page will be unavailable. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a program of studies designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States. gov. In 1999, the survey became a continuous program that has a changing focus on a variety of health and nutrition measurements to meet emerging needs. The NNYFS collected nationally representative data on physical activity and fitness levels of children and adolescents in the United States through interviews and fitness tests. The examination component consists of medical, dental, and physiological measurements, as well as laboratory tests administered by highly trained medical personnel.
NHANES is a major program of the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). The survey examines a nationally representative sample of about 5,000 persons each year. Note: Javascript is disabled or is not supported by your browser. On September 30, 2013, the first wave of this data was released. These persons are located in counties across the country, 15 of which are visited each year. Uncomment this section and place the emergency message here. Note: Javascript is disabled or is not supported by your browser. About the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. For more information about this message, please visit this page: About CDC. Findings from this survey will be used to determine the prevalence of major diseases and risk factors for diseases. The survey is unique in that it combines interviews and physical examinations. The NHANES interview includes demographic, socioeconomic, dietary, and health-related questions. Information will be used to assess nutritional status and its association with health promotion and disease prevention. The survey is unique in that it combines interviews and physical examinations. NCHS is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and has the responsibility for producing vital and health statistics for the Nation.
