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National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. 2012. Pregnancy risk assessment monitoring system report on CDC's winnable battles: Collecting data in order to improve the health of mothers and infants. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 10 files.

Annotation: This website presents information on public health challenges contributing to causes of death and disability considered to be "winnable battles." Topics include collecting data on maternal demographics; HIV in the U.S.; motor vehicle injuries; nutrition, physical activity, and obesity; breastfeeding (as part of nutrition); teen pregnancy; and tobacco. A brief description of each topic is provided along with snapshot reports.

Keywords: Adolescent pregnancy, Data collection, Demography, HIV, Maternal health, Motor vehicle injuries, Nutrition, Breastfeeding, Obesity, Physical activity, Population surveillance, Public health, Tobacco use

March of Dimes. [2002]. Nutrition today matters tomorrow. [White Plains, NY]: March of Dimes, 154

Annotation: This report, which is intended for those who make or influence nutrition policy at the community, regional, or national level and who provide nutrition or health services to women, infants, and young children or who supervise those who do so provides information and implementation steps to help prevent major nutrition problems of preconceptional, pregnant, and lactating women and children under age 2. The report reviews the following central themes, issues, or problems: nutrition and safe food, diet quality, healthy weight, and early nutrition. Questions, answers, and steps for implementing recommendations are included for each topic.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Child health, Health services, Infant health, Nutrition, Public policy, Communities, Obesity, Pregnant women, Prevention, Reproductive health, Safety, Women's health

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service . 1981. What shall I feed my baby? A month-by-month guide . [Washington, DC]: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service , 50 pp. (Program Aid No. 1281 )

Annotation: This guide for new parents/caregivers provides information on breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and the introduction of solid foods during baby's first 12 months of life. It includes month-by-month feeding guidelines and describes what to expect during each stage of an infant's development. Included are instructions on preparing baby formula, guidance on the introduction and storage of solid foods, and growth charts adapted from the National Center for Health Statistics.

Keywords: Bottle feeding, Breastfeeding, Child Nutrition, Infant feeding, Child development, Consumer education , Formula preparation, Infant formula
   

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