The US National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion's
Nutrition and Physical Activity page at:

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/

Some of the Contents:

* At A Glance 2004 — Physical Activity and Good Nutrition: Essential Elements to
Prevent Chronic Diseases and Obesity (PDF - 220K) * 2002 Pediatric Nutrition
Surveillance Report (PDF - 540K) * Physical Activity Evaluation Handbook *
Preventing Obesity and Chronic Diseases Through Good Nutrition and Physical
Activity * WISEWOMAN At A Glance 2004: A Crosscutting Program to Improve the
Health of Uninsured Women (PDF - 2,077K) Also available as an HTML version. *
Press Releases * MMWRS, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports

* SOPHE's 55th Annual Meeting* November 5-7, 2004 Washington, DC * APHA, 132nd
Annual Meeting & Expo* November 6-10 2004, Washington, DC * 19th National
Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Atlanta, Georgia, March
1-3, 2005.

Physical activity and good nutrition are key factors in leading a healthy
lifestyle and reducing chronic illnesses.

Pediatric and Pregnancy Nutrition Surveillance System We are pleased to announce
the launch of a new online training site for the Pediatric and Pregnancy
Nutrition Surveillance System. This Web site provides detailed information about
these program-based surveillance systems and has the most recent national data
for prevalence for childhood overweight and breastfeeding initiation and
duration for low-income populations.

Mean Body Weight, Height, and Body Mass Index, United States 1960-2002 (PDF -
620k) Adult men and women are about an inch taller than they were in 1960, but
about 25 pounds heavier, according to a new report. For additional info see
Press release.

Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Surgeon General's Report By 2020, one in two
Americans aged 50 years or older will be at risk for fractures from osteoporosis
or low bone mass.

Inventory of Qualitative Research We are pleased to announce the launch of our
new searchable Inventory of Qualitative Research for Nutrition and Physical
Activity. The Web site provides basic information about qualitative studies that
have been conducted in the fields of nutrition, physical activity, and other
related fields. New studies will be added regularly. Please contact us if you
have research to add.

Participation in High School Physical Education — United States, 1991–2003
Physical education (PE) can increase student participation in moderate to
vigorous physical activity and help high school students gain the knowledge,
attitudes, and skills needed for lifelong physical activity. Also available in
print-friendly format (PDF - 343K).

2003 NIS Breastfeeding Data New breastfeeding data from 2003 National
Immunization Survey.

5 A Day Fruit and Vegetable of the Month This section offers fun facts about a
variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables. It also provides information on how
to prepare fruits and vegetables and great tasting recipe ideas to help you meet
the 5 A Day goal.

5 al día Announcing 5 A Day in Español, offering healthy recipes, great
nutrition information, and advice for our Spanish speaking audience!

Powerful Bones. Powerful Girls. A Web site for parents with resources and
creative ways to help your daughters make healthy choices that build and
maintain strong bones.

Growing Stronger: Strength Training for Older Adults Participating in regular
resistance (strength) training is a great way for older adults to maintain
health, functional ability, and independent living. This new Web site offers an
easy-to-use, home-based strength training manual and program for older adults
that requires inexpensive equipment.

State Legislative Information CDC's Nutrition and Physical Activity Program is
pleased to announce a new searchable database of state nutrition and physical
activity legislative bills.