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Food and Nutrition Board
Established in 1940, the Food and Nutrition Board studies issues of national and global importance on the safety and adequacy of the U.S. food supply; establishes principles and guidelines for good nutrition; and provides authoritative judgment on the relationships among food intake, nutrition, and health maintenance and disease prevention.
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Exploring the Role of Physical Activity in Obesity Treatment, Body Weight Management, and Related Health Outcomes in Adults: Proceedings of a Workshop - in Brief
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·2025
Obesity remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in the U.S., contributing to increased risks of chronic disease, mobility limitations, and health care costs. While physical activity is widely recognized as a cornerstone to prevent and treat obesity, questions remain about effective...
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