Health and Nutrition

This report assesses vaccination coverage among adolescents, aged 13-17 years, by analyzing data from the 2015 National Immunization Survey-Teen. 

This study aims to understand the health-related behaviors that contribute to negative health outcomes among sexual minority youth and how the prevalence of these behaviors compares with that of nonsexual minorities. 

This comprehensive framework describes the seven components of the school nutrition environment and the role schools play in implementing it. 

This webpage features English- and Spanish-language resource guides to help connect food insecure families to food assistance resources. 

This report describes a study that examined the extent to which state governments conduct child body mass index (BMI) surveillance.

This fact sheet describes eligibility for health care coverage, including through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

This webpage provides tips for caregivers on keeping track of what shots teens have had and when others may be due. 

This resource includes 2015 BRFSS data and related information.

This website features a search tool to help families find local dentists who see children and accept Medicaid and CHIP.