This page is an index of ACHA and other resources on this topic. Resources include association projects, programs, publications, guidelines, and more. Additional information may be available under “External Resources.”
ACHA Brochures for Young Adults
The ACHA-National College Health Assessment is a nationally recognized research survey that provides current, relevant, and precise data about students’ health habits, behaviors, and perceptions. Data from this survey covers smoking habits, contraception use, mental health issues, relationship difficulties, sexual behaviors, exercise habits, preventive health practices, perceptions of drug and alcohol use, and more. Data also includes Impediments to Academic Performance (see "Data Highlights").
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Aim for a Healthy Weight From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The College Nutrition Listserv
Dietary Recommendations for Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Practitioners from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Food and Nutrition Information Center From the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Agricultural Library (NAL)
Mayo Clinic's Healthy Lifestyle Information
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey The CDC's 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.
Nutrition Analysis Tool
Tufts Nutrition Navigator
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