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Date	Title
October 6, 2015 – Press Release	Vital Signs: Breastfeeding Support Improves in Many U.S. Hospitals Hospital support for breastfeeding has improved since 2007
September 21, 2015 – Media Advisory	New CDC state obesity maps now available The latest CDC maps detailing the prevalence of obesity for all U.S. states based on 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data is now available.

Date	Title
September 09, 2014 - Press Release	CDC report finds sodium consumption high among U.S. children More than 40 percent of sodium comes from 10 common types of food
September 04, 2014 - Media Advisory	New CDC state obesity map now available The latest CDC map detailing the prevalence of obesity for all U.S. states based on 2013 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data is now available.
August 5, 2014 – Press Release	Vital Signs: Children eating more fruit, but fruit and vegetable intake still too low Childcare and schools can help children meet daily recommendations
July 31, 2014 – Media Advisory	The 2014 Breastfeeding Report Card is now available. The report provides state and national data on breastfeeding rates as well as on supports for breastfeeding.
July 15, 2014 – Media Advisory	New state physical activity indicator report now available online The report includes physical activity behavior, environment and policy information for each state.
February 25, 2014 – Press Release	New CDC data show encouraging development in obesity rates among 2 to 5 year olds Though overall obesity rates remain unchanged, rates in young children improve

Date	Title
August 6, 2013 – Press Release	Vital Signs: Obesity among low-income preschoolers declines in many states Nineteen states and territories report decreases in obesity among this group Press briefing transcript
July 31, 2013	U.S. breastfeeding rates continue to rise Keeping moms and babies together during the hospital stay is important to progress
May 2, 2013	One in five adults meet overall physical activity guidelines About 20 percent of U.S. adults are meeting both the aerobic and muscle strengthening components of the federal government’s physical activity recommendations.
February 7, 2013	More Mothers are Breastfeeding African American mothers need more support

Date	Title
August 10, 2012	2011 State Obesity Map Now Available (Media Advisory) 2011 CDC map detailing adult obesity prevalence for all U.S. states based on Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data.
August 7, 2012	Vital Signs: Six in 10 adults now get physically active by walking Less than half get enough physical activity to improve their health Press briefing transcript
May 9, 2012	CDC recognizes obesity prevention and control initiatives with Pioneering Innovation awards Six organizations and one person are recipients of the Pioneering Innovation Award for their work in advancing policies and environmental strategies to prevent and control obesity.
April 25, 2012	CDC to Host Second Weight of the Nation Conference to Address Obesity (Media Advisory) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will host its second Weight of the Nation conference.

Date	Title
September 29, 2011	CDC takes new steps to combat childhood obesity Research project will focus on doctors, communities and families to help children make healthy choices
April 26, 2011	CDC Report Highlights Lack of Healthy Food Environments for Children More support needed in communities, child care facilities and schools.
January 20, 2011	Everyone Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier, Surgeon General Says in “Call to Action”

Date	Title
September 14, 2010	Three out of Four New Moms Initiate Breastfeeding However only 43 percent of babies still being breastfed at 6 months of age.
August 3, 2010	More U.S. Adults Report Being Obese
July 7, 2010	HHS Awards $10 Million in Prevention and Wellness Grants to 10 National Organizations Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
June 24, 2010	CDC Survey Finds Nine in 10 U.S. Adults Consume Too Much Sodium
May 25, 2010	CDC Report Highlights States’ Abilities to Support Physical Activity
February 5, 2010	The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awards more than $119 Million to States and Territories Part of the Department’s Prevention and Wellness Initiative, Funded by theAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act of of 2009
January 28, 2010	HHS Secretary and Surgeon General Join First Lady to Announce Plans to Combat Overweight and Obesity and Support Healthy Choices Also available as a print-friendly PDF through the Office of the Surgeon General.

Date	Title
November 19, 2009	Highest Rates of Obesity, Diabetes in the South, Appalachia, and Some Tribal Lands
October 1, 2009	Obese and Overweight Women Have a Higher Risk of Giving Birth to Baby with Heart Defects
September 29, 2009	Majority of Americans not Meeting Recommendations for Fruit and Vegetable Consumption – CDC Issues First State by State Report
July 29, 2009	CDC Recognizes Innovative Obesity Prevention and Control Initiatives with Weight of the Nation Awards
July 23, 2009	Obesity Among Low-Income Preschool Aged Children Appears to be Slowing
July 16, 2009	New Obesity Data Shows Blacks Have the Highest Rates of Obesity
July 8, 2009	Obesity Among U.S. Adults Continues to Rise
June 25, 2009	CDC Introduces New Website to Help Employers Combat Obesity and Reduce Health-Related Costs

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Page last reviewed: August 10, 2017
Page last updated: August 10, 2017
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- Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

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