Index of Slides : Text Only Version
- Surveillance for Childhood Obesity: An Overview
- Definition of surveillance
- Comparison of BMI surveillance programs with BMI screening programs*
- Uses of surveillance to direct public health action
- Why monitor childhood obesity?
- Body mass index
- Weight status definition for children
- Where are data obtained?
- How are weight and height collected?
- Considerations in choosing methodology
- Comparison of federal surveillance systems on three characteristics
- Contact information