Actions to Improve Physical Activity Surveillance in the United States
Background Physical activity, which has been defined as “any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy e
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Clinical Perspectives on Obesity Treatment: Challenges, Gaps, and Promising Opportunities
Introduction In April 2017, the Roundtable on Obesity Solutions of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering
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Pediatricians Play Important Role in Decreasing Sugary Drink Intake in Young Children
Today’s children face serious health risks tied to poor nutrition. A recent study predicted that more than 50 perce
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The Interplay of Community Trauma, Diet, and Physical Activity: Solutions for Public Health
Diet- and activity-related illnesses—such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and type 2 diabetes—can shorten life
Read MoreStandardized Screening for Health-Related Social Needs in Clinical Settings: The Accountable Health Communities Screening Tool
The impacts of unmet health-related social needs, such as homelessness, inc
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Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Starts in Childhood
The importance of good nutrition practices on health and well-being has been recognized for thousands of years. One familiar quote attributed to
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Working Toward Engaging Local Businesses in Community Obesity Solutions: A Preliminary Account from the Field
Childhood obesity continues to be a serious public health concern in the United States. Abou
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Stress-induced Eating Behaviors of Health Professionals: A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Perspective
For health professionals, stress and eating often combine in unhealthy ways. The stress comes ear
Read MoreGetting to Equity in Obesity Prevention: A New Framework
High obesity prevalence persists as a major issue for societies globally (IOM, 2012; WHO, 2013). Chronic overweight and obesity have high health,
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A Model Framework That Integrates Community and Clinical Systems for the Prevention and Management of Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases
Obesity now affects 35 percent of men, 40 percent of women, and
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