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Annotation: This report presents findings from a statewide oral health survey of third grade students attending public schools in Illinois. The goal of the survey was to obtain information about the children's oral health status, weight, and beverage-consumption behaviors. The report describes the survey methods and presents results. Performance on selected Healthy People 2020 objectives, including oral health, beverage consumption, and body mass index status, is also discussed.

Contact: Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Oral Health, 535 West Jefferson Street, Third Floor, Springfield, IL 62761, Telephone: (217) 785-4899 Secondary Telephone: (800) 547-0466 Fax: (217) 524-4201 Web Site: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/oral-health Available from the website.

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Keywords: Body weight, Illinois, Oral health, Oral health equity, School age children, State surveys, Statistic data

Annotation: The goal of this training is to equip oral health professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to provide nutrition counseling for obesity prevention in pediatric dental settings. The training consists of two modules. Module 1 focuses on obesity as a disease and discusses the following topics: contributors to and consequences of childhood obesity, a common-risk-factor approach to childhood obesity and tooth decay, and a socio-ecological framework for obesity risk. Module 2 includes three case studies focusing on a child healthy weight and nutrition screener, assessment of height and weight, and communication with patients about nutrition and healthy weights for children.

Contact: Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry, 3223 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, Web Site: https://dentistry.temple.edu Available from the website.

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Keywords: , Body weight, Counseling, Nutrition, Obesity, Oral health, Prevention, Training, Weight management

Annotation: This brief is designed to help families find care, services, and support and websites about overweight and obesity in children and adolescents. [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 Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Adolescents, Bibliographies, Body weight, Child health, Children, Diet, Electronic publications, Exercise, Families, Health behavior, Nutrition, Obesity, Weight gain, Weight management

Annotation: This report examines how the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) projects were administered and implemented under revised regulations to align relevant program objectives with the Let's Move! Initiative. The report focuses on projects funded by fiscal year 2010 grant awards, the first cohort of grantees to implement projects under the revised PEP. Contents include a program overview, study purpose and design, a description of PEP projects, project implementation, new PEP priorities, project challenges, and summary and lessons learned. Topics include the role of community partnerships and grantee experiences with collecting and using body mass index data.

Contact: U.S. Department of Education, Policy and Program Studies Service, Washington, DC Web Site: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/opepd/ppss/index.html Available from the website.

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Keywords: Prevention programs, Body height, Body weight, Data collection, Federal grants, Federal programs, Grants management, Measures, Obesity, Physical education, Program evaluation, Public private partnerships

Annotation: This report presents key findings on oral health and growth status from a survey of students in third grade in Wisconsin public schools. Results are compared to results from earlier surveys. Topics include treated tooth decay, untreated decay, dental caries experience, urgency of need for oral health care, dental sealants, and body mass index for age (underweight, healthy weight, overweight, and obese).

Contact: Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Oral Health Program, Division of Public Health, P.O. Box 2659, Madison, WI 53701-2659, Fax: (608) 266-3483 Web Site: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/oral-health/index.htm Available from the website.

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Keywords: Body weight, Dental caries, Dental sealants, Growth, Oral health, Population surveillance, School age children, State surveys, Wisconsin

Contact: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (301) 427-1104 Secondary Telephone: (301) 427-1364 Web Site: http://www.ahrq.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Body weight, Children, Health promotion, Obesity, Spanish language materials, Weight management

Annotation: These guidelines on weight gain for women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant are based on the recommendations published in 2009 by the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council. They explain the importance of beginning pregnancy at a healthy weight; gaining the right amount of weight during pregnancy; and returning to a healthy weight after your baby is born. Included is a list of things women can do to ensure healthy weight gain during pregnancy.

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 978-0-309-27234-6.

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Keywords: Body weight, Consumer education materials, Gestational weight gain, Guidelines, Infant health, Maternal health, Obesity, Pregnancy, Pregnancy outcome, Weight gain, Weight management

Annotation: This booklet for health professionals highlights key points from the new guidelines on weight gain and pregnancy published in 2009 by the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council. Based on evidence that a woman's health and weight before pregnancy and after delivery are just as important as her health and weight during pregnancy, the booklet explains that beginning pregnancy at a healthy weight is key; that some weight gain during pregnancy (but not too much) is important; and that returning to a healthy weight after pregnancy will help set the stage for a healthy future pregnancy. A list of things that health professionals can do to help their patients achieve a healthy pregnancy is included.

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 978-0-309-27239-1.

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

Annotation: This brief highlights how state maternal and child health (MCH) programs are working to promote healthy weight in their states and communities by presenting an environmental scan of activities and snapshots of comprehensive state efforts. It provides an overview of Title V programs and highlights the most frequently userd strategies to address weight issues that states described in their MCH Block Grant narratives. The strategies include health promotion, education, and training efforts; data monitoring, surveillance, and evaluation; increasing collaborations and partnerships; developing and implementing policies and guidelines; and capacity and systems building. Snapshots feature one state from each of the 10 Health Resources and Services Administration regions to show the breadth of activities and roles for Title V program involvement. A list of resources is also included.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Body weight, Collaboration, Community programs, Education, Health promotion, MCH programs, Obesity, Program evaluation, Public policy, State programs, Statistical data, Title V programs, Training, Weight management

Annotation: This webinar, held on December 12, 2013, discusses strategies for improving nutritional guidance for children and adolescents. Contents include 1 video, along with the webcast agenda, speaker biographies, presentation slides, and additional resources. Topics include the importance of good nutrition in childhood; a brief overview of federal efforts to support improvements; the origins of the Healthy Generation Benefit pilot, a multi-sector partnership to provide effective nutrition support for children who are overweight; and a health plan experience participating in the pilot, with considerations for providing coverage for nutritional counseling. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation, 1225 19th Street, N.W., Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 296-4426 Fax: (202) 296-4319 E-mail: http://www.nihcm.org/contact Web Site: http://www.nihcm.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Multimedia, Adolescents, Body weight, Children, Federal initiatives, Financing, Nutrition counseling, Pilot projects, Program improvement, Public private partnerships

Annotation: This self-directed guide is designed to teach individuals and teams how to apply evidence-based strategies to address obesity prevention in settings that influence health including schools, clinics, hospitals, and communities. Contents include strategies for change preceded by an introduction to quality improvement, and a section on sustainability and spread. Topics include forming an effective team and making a clear plan, creating a consistent message, developing a system for assessing weight status and health behaviors, deploying a customized healthy weight plan for all individuals, aligning resources to build community capacity, and influencing polices that enable exercise and healthy eating. An online community connected to the playbook lets participants share ideas, get help, and network with others about improving their community’s health.

Contact: National Institute for Children's Health Quality, 30 Winter Street, Sixth Floor, Boston, MA 02108, Telephone: (617) 391-2700 Secondary Telephone: (866) 787-0832 Fax: (617) 391-2701 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nichq.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Body weight, Community based services, Health promotion, Local initiatives, Multidisciplinary teams, Networking, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical activity, Prevention programs, Program improvement, Program planning, Public health, Quality assurance, Sustainability

Annotation: This booklet for parents offers information about how to help families learn healthy habits, healthy eating and physical activity. Topics discussed include how healthy eating and physical activity help children, how children's eating and activity habits are formed, what children should eat, how to help children eat better, how to help children be more active, and how to help overweight children. Information on serving sizes, sources of calcium, and snack ideas is also provided. Resources and suggestions for additional reading are included, as well. The booklet concludes with a tear-off checklist for encouraging healthy eating and physical activity.

Contact: Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, One Win Way, Bethesda, MD 20892-3665, Telephone: (877) 946-4627 Fax: (202) 828-1028 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://win.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm Available from the website. Document Number: NIH Pub no. 04-4955.

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Keywords: Body weight, Child health, Child nutrition, Consumer education materials, Food habits, Obesity, Physical activity, Snacks

Annotation: This final report describes results of a review of programs implemented by 14 original Healthy Weight grantees to identify best practices and lessons learned for promoting healthy weight among women. It describes how the study was conducted and lessons learned as to facilitators and barriers to program success. The study reviewed all applications, interim reports, and final reports of the grantee programs funded and implemented from September 2004 through April 2010. Program descriptions are included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Abt Associates Inc., 4800 Montgomery Lane, Suite 600, Bethesda, MD 20814, Telephone: (301) 913-0500 Fax: (301) 652-3618 Web Site: http://www.abtassociates.com/index.cfm Available from the website.

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Keywords: Body weight, Community programs, Federal MCH programs, Model programs, Program evaluation, Weight management, Women

Annotation: This report explores the effect of food prices on children’s Body Mass Index (BMI) based on variation in food prices across time and geographic areas. Using data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-99, and the Quarterly Food-at-Home Price Database, the report presents findings indicating that lower prices for dark green vegetables and lowfat milk are associated with reduced BMI among children, while higher prices for soda, juices, starchy vegetables, and sweet snacks are associated with lower BMIs. The report concludes that the effect of subsidizing healthy food may be just as large as raising prices of less healthy foods. The appendices provide additional information on the Food-at-Home Price database and the Thrifty Food Plan (TFP), used to determine the maximum Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit.

Contact: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, 1800 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-5831, Telephone: (202) 694-5050 E-mail: infocenterers.usda.gov Web Site: http://www.ers.usda.gov Available from the website. Document Number: ERR-118.

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Body weight, Child health, Comparative analysis, Costs, Data, Economic factors, Food, Food consumption, Obesity, Research, Studies

Annotation: This webcast provides audio and video coverage of the Altarum Institute Health Policy Forum Roundtable titled "Learning How Pediatric BMI Surveillance Can Lead to Approaches to Combating Childhood Obesity" held on November 7, 2011 The discussion audience included those in nutrition, epidemiology, behavioral health, health policy, health informatics, and pediatrics. The event was cosponsored by Emory University Department of Pediatrics and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Contact: Altarum Institute, 3520 Green Court, Suite 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, Telephone: (734) 302-4600 Secondary Telephone: (800) 879-6505 Fax: (734) 302-4991 Web Site: http://www.altarum.org/contact Available from the website.

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Keywords: Body weight, Child health, Health policy, Obesity, Population surveillance, Prevention, Program improvement

Annotation: This working paper analyzes data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent Health to estimate the effects of adolescent girls' overweight on their propensity to engage in risky sexual behavior. Included are estimates on the likelihood of overweight and obese teenage girls to engage in certain types of risky sexual behavior as compared with their recommended-weight peers.

Contact: National Bureau of Economic Research, 1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-5398, Telephone: (617) 868-3900 Fax: (617) 868-2742 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nber.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent sexuality, Body weight, National surveys, Obesity, Research, Risk taking, Sexual behavior

Annotation: This brief examines trends in the relationship between WIC participation and weight status by updating the results of the analysis titled Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs and Obesity: 1976-2002. That analysis has been updated to include more recently released data from the 2003-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The brief presents background and methodology and discusses the fact that body weight is not related to WIC participation. Instructions on calculating body mass index are included.

Contact: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, 1800 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-5831, Telephone: (202) 694-5050 E-mail: infocenterers.usda.gov Web Site: http://www.ers.usda.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Body weight, Child health, Low income groups, Nutrition, Obesity, Trends, WIC program

Annotation: This paper explores whether maternal perceptions of neighborhood quality affect children's outcomes, and whether racial and ethnic differences in such perceptions may explain any of the hitherto unexplained gap in body weight and obesity prevalence among whites and minorities.

Contact: National Bureau of Economic Research, 1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-5398, Telephone: (617) 868-3900 Fax: (617) 868-2742 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nber.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Body weight, Children, Environmental factors, Ethnic groups, Neighborhoods, Obesity

Annotation: This paper examines clinical records of successive visits by children to pediatric clinics in Indianapolis to estimate the effects on their body weight of environmental changes near their homes. Environmental factors include fast food restaurants, supermarkets, parks, trails, and violent crimes, and 13 types of recreational amenities derived from the interpretation of annual aerial photographs. The paper contains a literature review, and describes its data, its estimation strategy, results, and conclusions.

Contact: National Bureau of Economic Research, 1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-5398, Telephone: (617) 868-3900 Fax: (617) 868-2742 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nber.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Body weight, Children, Cities, Communities, Environmental factors, Neighborhoods, Obesity

Annotation: This paper investigates the association between weight and adolescents' educational attainment as measured by highest grade attended, highest grade completed, and drop out status for youths age 14 to 18.

Contact: National Bureau of Economic Research, 1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-5398, Telephone: (617) 868-3900 Fax: (617) 868-2742 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nber.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Body weight, Educational attainment, Obesity, Youth