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Weight Management Research to Practice Series
The Weight Management Research to Practice Series is designed to summarize the science on a weight management topic. An overview of the science will be compiled into a summary document appropriate for public health professionals, including implications for practice. In addition, some installments in the series will be accompanied by a brochure geared toward the general public.
Low-Energy-Dense
Foods and Weight Management: Cutting Calories While Controlling Hunger -
Research to Practice Series No. 5
(PDF-2.3Mb) Have you tried to lose weight by cutting down the amount of food you eat? Do you still feel hungry and not satisfied after eating? You can cut calories without eating less nutritious food. The key is to eat foods that will fill you up without eating a large amount of calories. Also available for consumers:
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Can eating fruits and
vegetables help people to manage their weight? Research to Practice Series
No. 1
(PDF-244k)
Consuming a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with lower
risks for numerous chronic diseases, including some cancers 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.
Also available as a
PowerPoint Presentation1 (PPT–748k)
intended for use by Health Professionals. It explains how fruits and
vegetables can be substituted for higher calorie foods in weight
management.
Also available for consumers:
1For best results, save this
PowerPoint to your hard drive. Otherwise you may experience problems
viewing the slides and long waits between slides.
These slides may be used as is, please do not alter format. If format is
altered the CDC logo must be removed.
Do Increased Portion
Sizes Affect How Much We Eat? Research to Practice Series No. 2
(PDF-245k)
This research-to-practice review examines what science underlies the
notion that large portion sizes have contributed to weight gain among
Americans. This section also offers ideas to practitioners about how to
counsel their patients or clients about portion size.
Also available for consumers:
- How to Avoid Portion Size Pitfalls to Help Manage Your Weight
- Print-friendly game board brochure (PDF-9.7Mb)
Does Drinking Beverages with Added Sugars Increase the Risk of Overweight?
Research to Practice Series No. 3
(PDF-1.24Mb)
One way to decrease calorie intake is by decreasing the consumption of
sugar-sweetened beverages. This research brief explores the relationship
between drinking sugar-sweetened beverages and weight management, and
provides suggestions for non-caloric beverages alternatives.
Also available for consumers:
- Rethink Your Drink
- Print-friendly brochure (PDF-526k)
Does Breastfeeding Reduce
the Risk of Pediatric Overweight? research to Practice Series No. 4 (PDF-1.3Mb)
The health of American children is being threatened by overweight and the
conditions that may stem from this problem, such as elevated serum lipid and
insulin concentrations, elevated blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and
psychosocial problems. This Research to Practice (R2P) brief explores the
relationship between breastfeeding and pediatric overweight.
In addition to the practitioner's scientific review, newborn infant Crib
Cards are being offered, that can be used by hospitals for recording
newborn's vital information and help parents make this important infant
feeding decision at the pertinent time.
- Crib Card for Boys(PDF-805k)
- Crib Card for Girls (PDF-825k)
Please note: Some of these publications are available for download only as *.pdf files. These files require Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to be viewed. Please review the information on downloading and using Acrobat Reader software.
* Links to non-Federal organizations found at this site are provided solely as a service to our users. These links do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC or the Federal Government, and none should be inferred. CDC is not responsible for the content of the individual organization Web pages found at these links.
Page last updated: August 11, 2008
Content Source: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion