Statistics & Facts
Data Sets and Survey Information
CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is a unique, state-based surveillance system active in all 50 states. This system is the primary source of state-based information on risk behaviors (including poor diet and physical inactivity) among adult populations.
Community Nutrition Mapping Project (CNMapp)
Includes information on nutrient intakes, physical activity and body weight, healthy eating patterns and food security by state. From the US Agricultural Resource Community Nutrition Research Group.
Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC), National Agricultural Library
Has FNIC databases such as WIC-Works Resource System, Food Stamp Nutrition Connection, and Healthy Meals Resource System. The Topics A-Z categories including aging, allergies, art and images, herbal information, nutrition education, etc. are particularly useful.
FNIC: Dietary Guidance
Dietary Reference Intakes, DRIs compared to RDAs, Resources on Individual Macronutrients, Phytonutrients, Vitamins and Minerals.
Food Surveys Research Group
Press releases, summary results, highlights, and product information on food surveys including "What We Eat in America ."
Healthy School Meals Resource System
Includes the searchable Healthy School Meals Training Database of training materials for school food service and child nutrition personnel. Also has the Community Nutrition Action kit.
A Nation at Risk: Obesity in the United States Statistical Sourcebook
A 2005 36 page pdf statistical sourcebook of facts about obesity from the American Heart Association and the Robert Wood Johonson Foundation.
Nutrition Analysis Tools and System (NATS)
"A web based program that allows anyone to analyze the foods they eat for various different nutrients. This tool is completely free and quite easy to use."
USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory
Has searchable Food Composition Products data sets. Allows you to download the USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, and more. Has links to other food composition and nutrition pages.