National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
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.
Selected Participants
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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 (NNYFS) was a one year survey conducted in 2012. The NNYFS collected nationally representative data on physical activity and fitness levels of children and adolescents in the United States through interviews and fitness tests. On September 30, 2013, the first wave of this data was released. To review documentation and download datasets, go to the NNYFS Data and Documentation page.
Publications
- Trends in Apolipoprotein B, Non-high-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, and Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol for Adults Aged 20 and Over, 2005–2016 pdf icon[PDF – 525 KB]
- Cognitive Performance in Adults Aged 60 and Over:National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey,2011–2014 pdf icon[PDF – 659 KB]
Data Release – Limited Access Data
- Phytoestrogen- 24-Hour Urine – First Collection (U1PT_H_R 2014)
- Phytoestrogen- 24-Hour Urine – Second Collection (U2PT_H_R 2014)
Updated Data
- 2013-2014 Aldehyde – Serum datasets (ALD_H & ALDS_H) were updated to correct the Limit of Detection (LOD) and data for LBXI5AL-Isopentanaldehyde. The LOD was corrected from 0.316 ng/mL to 0.119 ng/mL.
- Aldehydes – Serum (ALD_H 2013-2014)
- Aldehydes – Serum – Special Sample (ALDS_H 2013-2014)