Surveillance System for Nutrition and Physical Activity
Principal Investigator
Karen Peterson
kpeterso@hsph.harvard.
edu
Project Identifier
Toward Comprehensive Nutrition and Physical Activity Surveillance—SIP 14–01
Status: Not Active
Harvard University: Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity
Topics:
Nutrition & Physical Activity for Adults | Nutrition & Physical Activity for Youth
Researchers are designing a comprehensive surveillance system for monitoring weight status, nutrition, and physical activity and the effect of these factors on obesity and chronic disease. One component assessed the utility of data from nutrition and physical activity surveillance systems in supporting initiatives in 18 states to promote health programs and prevent obesity. Action in these states was compared with that in 11 states without comparable surveillance systems. Experts in these areas participated in a conference of national representatives who discussed creative ways to use survey data to generate effective statewide programs.
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