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Collage of Reports
Features general and key reports and studies on a variety of nutrition topics. For other studies, be sure to look under the specific topic of interest, such as Weight and Obesity, or US Nutrition Assistance Programs, for example.
GraphFood and Nutrition Service Research, Reports and Studies
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Find reports and studies related to Federal nutrition assistance programs conducted by the Office of Analysis, Nutrition, and Evaluation (OANE) and the Economic Research Service (ERS) of USDA.
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Office of Analysis, Nutrition, and Evaluation (OANE) Studies and Research - Recent Releases
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
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WIC Program Studies and Research
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
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Child Nutrition Studies and Research
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
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Food Distribution Studies and Research
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Studies and Research
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Formerly the Food Stamp Program.
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WIC Reports and Studies
USDA. NAL. WIC Works Resource System.
Features studies and reports on a variety of maternal and child nutrition topics as well as many related to the WIC Program and its impacts.
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Team Nutrition LogoHealthy Meals Resource System Reports and Studies
USDA. NAL. Healthy Meals Resource System.
Find recent research, survey, studies and reports on general childhood issues, early childhood and childcare, food security and hunger, school health, school breakfast and lunch, food safety, food intake, and more.
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Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report
Department of Health and Human Services.
Committee report that documents the scientific background and rationale for the 2008 edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which will be issued in late 2008. The Physical Activity Guidelines will summarize the latest knowledge about activity and health, with depth and flexibility targeting specific population subgroups.
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Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
DHHS. CDC. PCPFS. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
Reports the evidence that physical activity can substantially improve health and quality of life.
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Dietary Assessment of Major Trends in U.S. Food Consumption, 1970-2005
USDA. Economic Research Service.
This report examines major trends in the amount of food available for consumption in the United States between 1970 and 2005. The report also estimates whether Americans are meeting Federal dietary recommendations for each of the major food groups. Findings show that for Americans to meet these recommendations, they would need to substantially lower their intake of added fats, refined grains, and added sugars and sweeteners and increase their consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat milk and milk products. March 2008
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Price Trends Are Similar for Fruits, Vegetables, and Snack Foods
USDA. Economic Research Service.
An increase in the price of fruits and vegetables relative to less healthy foods could reduce consumers’ incentives to purchase fruits and vegetables and result in less healthy diets. For commonly consumed fresh fruits and vegetables, analysis of price trends reveals a price decline similar to that of dessert and snack foods. This price trend evidence suggests that the price of a healthy diet has not changed relative to an unhealthy one.
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Eating and Health Module - American Time Use Survey
USDA. Economic Research Service.
Includes statistics on time spent in eating and drinking activities, grocery shopping, and meal preparation for the population age 15 and older and for participants in the Food Stamp Program.
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Older Americans 2008: Key Indicators of Well-Being
Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics.
Provides updated statistics about the well-being of Americans primarily age 65 and over. The indicators are categorized into five broad areas—population, economics, health status, health risks and behaviors and health care.
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Diet, Nutrition and the Prevention of Chronic Diseases: Report of a Joint WHO/FAO Expert Consultation  (PDF|722 KB)
World Health Organization.
This report reviews the burden of diet-related diseases around the world as well as regional food consumption patterns. It provides recommendations regarding the role of diet and physical activity in the prevention of disease.
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