A continuous cross-sectional survey of the health and nutritional status of the U.S. civilian, non institutionalized population.
Multistage probability sample of of the civilian non-institutional US population combining interviews and physical examinations.
Each year 6000 people are selected to participate in the survey.
Includes a household interview and detailed physical examination, including anthropometric measurements.
Data released in 2 year increments.
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data 2005 through 2008 demonstrated: the prevalence of high LDL-C increases with age 11.4%, 41.2% and 58.2% for age groups 20-39, 40-64 and 65 years or greater, respectively(MMWR).
In the above study the prevalence of high LDL-C did not change significantly from 1999-2002( 34,5%) to 2005-2008(33.3%).
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data 2005 through 2008 demonstrated: Lifestyle modifications with low-fat and high fiber diets and increase physical activity and weight control can decrease LDL-C levels by up to 20 to 30%.
NHANES:An ideal level of physical activity is defined as ≥150 minutes per week of moderate activities, ≥75 minutes per week of vigorous activities, or ≥150 minutes per week of a combination of moderate and vigorous activities.
An intermediate level of physical activity is defined as 1 to 149 minutes per week of moderate activities, 1 to 74 minutes per week of vigorous activities, or 1 to 149 minutes per week of a combination of moderate and vigorous activities.
2011-2012 study estimated 1 of 3 US adults have hypertension and 48.2% do not have their blood pressure under control, and 36.2% are not aware they have high blood pressure.
Compared with normal weight individuals without central obesity, as assessed by weight circumference overweight individuals without central adiposity had a lower risk of mortality despite a high of burden of cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyper cholesterolemia, and a higher estimated 10 year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk.
NHANES/USDA data suggests that popular food such as pizza, fast food sandwiches and burgers, and food categorized as snacks and desserts contribute an estimated 41% of consumed of energy intake.