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. The survey is unique in that it combines interviews and physical examinations.
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Information for Health Professionals
Learn about participant involvement and benefits with the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
NHANES National Youth Fitness Survey
The NHANES National Youth Fitness Survey (NYFS) collects data on exercise and the nutrition habits of U.S. youth through interviews and fitness tests. Learn more about participating in this one-of-kind survey.
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Publications
- Caloric Intake From Fast Food Among Adults: United States, 2007–2010
- Trends in Intake of Energy and Macronutrients in Children and Adolescents From 1999–2000 Through 2009–2010
- Construction of LMS Parameters for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2000 Growth Charts [PDF - 86 KB]
New
- Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry - Android/Gynoid Measurements (DXXAG_C 2003-2004)
- Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry - Android/Gynoid Measurements (DXXAG_D 2005-2006)
- Urinary Carbamates and Organophosphorus Pesticides (CARB_D 2005-2006)
- Urinary Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH_E 2007-2008)
- Consumer Behavior (CBQ_F 2009-2010)
Updated
- Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXX5 1999-2006)
- Nitrate, thiocyanate, perchlorate (Surplus Urine) (SSNO3P_B 2001-2002)
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Contact Us:
- National Center for Health Statistics
3311 Toledo Rd
Room 5419
Hyattsville, MD 20782 - 1 (800) 232-4636
- Contact CDC–INFO