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Pate R, Oria N, Pillsbury L, eds.; Institute of Medicine, Committee on Fitness Measures and Health Outcomes in Youth. 2012. Fitness measures and health outcomes in youth. Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 259 pp.

Annotation: This report offers an evidence-based approach to selecting field-based fitness measures for children and adolescents in a national fitness survey. Recommendations for tests to be used in schools and other educational settings are also provided. Topics include (1) measuring fitness, (2) methodology for selecting and interpreting fitness measures, (3) fitness measures for body composition, (4) fitness measures for cardiorespiratory endurance, (5) fitness measures for musculoskeletal fitness, (6) fitness measures for flexibility, (7) fitness measures for a national survey, (8) fitness measures for schools and other educational settings, and (9) future needs.

Contact: National Academies Press, 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Keck 360, Washington, DC 20001, Telephone: (202) 334-3313 Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373 Fax: (202) 334-2451 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nap.edu Available from the website, after registration. Document Number: ISBN 978-0-309-26284-2.

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Body composition, Child health, Measures, Physical fitness, Schools, Surveys

Rassmussen KM, Yaktine AL, eds. 2009. Weight gain during pregnancy: Reexamining the guidelines. Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 854 pp, plus 1 CD-ROM.

Annotation: This book explores the relationships between weight gain during pregnancy and the short- and long-term health of both mother and infant. It builds on the 1990 Institute of Medicine's weight-gain guidelines, presenting updated target ranges and guidelines for proper measurement based on Body Mass Index (BMI), a comprehensive review of the literature, and an independent analysis of existing databases. The book is intended to assist practitioners who care for women of childbearing age, policy makers, educators, researchers, and pregnant women themselves in understanding the role of gestational weight gain in the promotion of optimal pregnancy outcomes. The book includes a specific range of recommended weight gain for obese women. A CD-Rom edition of the volume is contained in the back pocket.

Contact: National Academies Press, 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Keck 360, Washington, DC 20001, Telephone: (202) 334-3313 Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373 Fax: (202) 334-2451 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nap.edu Available from the website. Document Number: ISBN 978-0-309-13113-1.

Keywords: Body composition, Body weight, CD-ROMs, Gestational weight gain, Guidelines, Infant health, Maternal health, Obesity, Pregnancy, Pregnancy outcome, Weight gain, Weight management

BSCS Development Team. 2005. Looking good, feeling good: From the inside out—Exploring bone, muscle, and skin. Bethesda, MD: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, 1 v. (NIH curriculum supplement series, grades 7-8)

Annotation: This educational module, which is intended for middle-school students, introduces students to the musculoskeletal systems. The relationships between structures and functions, the interactions between these body systems, and factors that influence the body systems are stressed. The module has four objectives: (1) help students understand the basic structures that are part of the musculoskeletal and skin systems, (2) provide students with an opportunity to practice and refine their thinking skills, (3) convey to students the importance of scientific research, and (4) encourage students to think about the relationships between knowledge, choice, behavior, and health. The module consists of seven lessons. A Web site is available that can help instructors organize their use of the module, engage student interest, and orchestrate and individualize instruction.

Contact: National Institutes of Health, Office of Science Education, 6100 Executive Boulevard, Suite 3E01 MSC 7520, Rockville, MD 20892-7520, Telephone: (301) 402-2469 Fax: (301) 402-3034 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://science.education.nih.gov Available at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: ISBN 1-929614-21-7.

Keywords: Body composition, Children, Curricula, Decision making, Educational materials, Middle schools, School health education, Students

Keiffer EC. 2003. Maternal health and pregnancy outcomes among Hispanics: Final report. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan, Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, 60 pp.

Annotation: This final report describes a prospective, longitudinal cohort study of Hispanic mother-infant pairs to examine the extent and impact of maternal central body obesity, abnormal glucose tolerance, and other metabolic abnormalities among pregnant Hispanic women and their infants. The report includes sections on the nature, purpose, scope, methods, and aims of the study; a literature review; an overview of the statistical analyses; the presentation of findings in narrative and statistical table formats; a discussion of findings including conclusions, explanations of limitations, comparisons with other findings; and a final section listing products of the study. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Body composition, Diabetes mellitus, Fetal development, Final reports, Gestational diabetes, Hispanic Americans, Infant health, MCH research, Maternal health, Metabolic disorders, Michigan, Obesity, Pregnancy outcome, Prenatal care, Research methodology

Neumark-Sztainer D. 2001. Factors Associated with Nutritional Intake in Adolescents: [Final report]. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota, 63 pp.

Annotation: The main research questions addressed by this project were as follows: (1) Are adolescents meeting the Healthy People 2000 nutrition health status and risk reduction objectives? Which groups of adolescents are at greatest risk for not meeting these objectives and need to be targeted for intervention? (2) What are the direct and indirect overall contributions of socioenvironmental, personal, and behavioral factors to the explained variance in nutritional intake and weight gain status? Are similar associations found among adolescents from different socioeconomic status (SES), age, gender, and ethnic groups? (3) Which specific socioenvironmental, personal, and behavioral measures are associated with the targeted behaviors outlined in the Healthy People 2000 nutrition health status and risk reduction objectives? Are similar associations found among adolescents from different SES, grade, gender, and ethnic groups? [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB2002-107493.

Keywords: Adolescent Nutrition, Adolescents, Adolescents, American Indians, American Indians, Asians, Asians, Blacks, Blacks, Body Composition, Hispanics, Hispanics, MCH Research, Nutrition, Pacific Islanders, Pacific Islanders, Prenatal Screening, Research, Surveys

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. 1998. Clinical guidelines on the identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults: The evidence report. [Rockville, MD]: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 228 pp.

Annotation: This report provides guidelines for health care professionals on the identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults. The objectives of the report are to (1) identify, evaluate, and summarize published information about the assessment and treatment of overweight and obesity; (2) provide evidence-based guidelines for physicians, other health professionals, and health care organizations for the evaluation and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults; and (3) identify areas for future research. The report is divided into the following seven chapters: (1) introduction, (2) background on overweight and obesity, (3) examination of randomized controlled trial evidence, (4) treatment guidelines, (5) summary of recommendations, (6) future research, and (7) appendices. The appendices include guidelines development methodology; a literature review; a description of evidence; special populations; obesity and sleep apnea; a body mass index chart; practical dietary therapy information; a resource list; and a glossary of terms. Also provided are lists of abbreviations, references, and publications.

Contact: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Information Center, P.O. Box 30105, Bethesda, MD 20824-0105, Telephone: (301) 592-8573 Secondary Telephone: (240) 629-3255 Fax: (301) 592-8563 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/infoctr/index.htm $8.50; also available from the website. Document Number: NIH 98-4083.

Keywords: Evidence based medicine, Body composition, Body weight, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes mellitus, Diet therapy, Guidelines, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical activity, Research, Risk factors, Weight management

Lederman SA. 1996. Body composition in pregnant women. Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 7 pp. (Research roundtable summary; no. 12)

Annotation: This report summarizes a Maternal and Child Health Bureau funded project presented at a seminar December 13, 1996. This project focuses on the relationship between weight gain in pregnant women and fat gain by studying weight gain and body composition changes during pregnancy. Weight gain, fat gain, and birthweight were studied in African-American, white, and Hispanic women. The report ends with reaction to the project and a list of publications. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, Georgetown University, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.ncemch.org Photocopy available at no charge; also available from the website.

Keywords: Blacks, Body composition, Evaluation methods, Hispanic Americans, MCH research, Pregnant women, Weight gain, Whites

Lederman S. 1996. Body Composition in Pregnant Women [Final report]. New York, NY: Columbia University, 33 pp.

Annotation: This project was a prospective, longitudinal study of nutritionally important body composition changes occurring during pregnancy in black and white nonsmokers ages 19 to 35. Two prenatal measurements and one postpartum measurement were taken. The measurements included total body water, total body potassium, body density, bromide space, bioimpedance, skinfolds, and bone density. The study examined the relationship of increased maternal body fat to increased gestational weight gain and to the birthweight of the baby. The study provided information on the body composition changes occurring during pregnancy in the United States. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB97-155071.

Keywords: Body Composition, Gestational Weight Gain, MCH Research, Maternal Nutrition, Pregnant Women, Research

American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Nutrition. 1962-. Collected reprints. Evanston, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Nutrition, irregular.

Annotation: This collection of reprints from the journal, Pediatrics, discusses ethics and etiquette in advertising, water requirement in relation to Osmolar load as it applies to infant feeding, conduct of clinical trials of substances proposed for the nutrition of infants and children, feeding of solid foods to infants, appraisal of the use of vitamins B 1 and B 12 as supplements promoted for the stimulation of growth and appetite in children, proteolytic enzymes in milk in relation to infant feeding, residues and additives in foods, estrogenic and androgenic agents in meats and poultry, trace elements in infant nutrition, composition of milks, vitamin K compounds and water-soluable analogues, human body composition, infantile scurvy and nutritional rickets in the United States, and selected references on feeding and nutrition.

Keywords: Advertising, Body composition, Food additives, Infant feeding, Infant nutrition, Milk, Pediatrics, Rickets, Vitamin B 12, Vitamin deficiencies