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761. Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults From Rural and Urban Areas of the United States: Findings From NHANES (2005–2008) - Resources
Date: 2012

Examines rural and urban obesity rates using measured height and weight to calculate body mass index, rather than self-reported obesity rates. Also looks at demographics, diet, and physical activity as they relate to obesity for rural and urban residents. Uses data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

...Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

762. The Strong African American Families-Teen Trial: Rationale, Design, Engagement Processes, and Family-Specific Effects - Resources
Date: Nov 2011

Presents the results of a randomized, attention-controlled trial comparing the Strong African American Families–Teen (SAAF–T) family-centered intervention program for adolescents to a comparable family-centered control program that focused on health and nutrition. African American families from six counties in rural Georgia with a 10th-grade student participated in the study. The study focused on family management skills, culturally consistent programming, and community-based implementation procedures.

...Food security and nutrition · Population health · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention...

763. Obesity and Related Health Behaviors Among Urban and Rural Children in the United States: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2004 and 2005-2006 - Resources
Date: Jul 2011

Evaluates and compares the rates of overweight, obesity and related health behaviors among rural and urban children using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

...Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Wellness...

764. Understanding the Rural Food Environment: Perspectives of Low-income Parents - Resources
Date: Apr 2011

Describes barriers rural, low-income families face to access quality, affordable, and healthful food. Concludes that remedies used in urban areas will not help to fix the problem of food deserts in rural areas.

...David Hartley Rural and Remote Health, 11(2), 1631 04/2011 Families · Food security and nutrition...

765. Commute Times, Food Retail Gaps, and Body Mass Index in North Carolina Counties - Resources
Date: Sep 2010

Examines potential impact that longer commute times and limited access to affordable, healthy food have on the rural obesity disparity. Includes statistical breakdowns by age, weight status, race, education, and income level.

...Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · North...

766. Patterns of Food Insecurity, Food Availability, and Health Outcomes Among Rural and Urban Counties - Resources
Date: Jun 2010

Compares food insecurity for rural versus urban counties and addresses factors contributing to food insecurity risk, as well as associated health outcomes.

...Virginia Rural Health Research Center Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

767. COVID-19 Working Paper: Consumer Food Spending Changes During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Resources
Date: Dec 2022

Examines U.S. consumer food-at-home (FAH) and food-away-from home (FAFH) purchasing behaviors prior to 2016-2019 and during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020). Provides spending data for U.S. households by age, race and ethnicity, household composition, income, and region. Includes budget share data for fruits, vegetables, and protein, and per capita spending on FAH and FAFH by region and urban/rural areas.

...COVID-19 · Economics and the economy · Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

768. Barriers, Benefits and Behaviors Related to Breakfast Consumption among Rural Adolescents - Resources
Date: Mar 2016

Analyzes perceived barriers, benefits, and modifiable behaviors that support or interfere with breakfast consumption in 16 racially and economically diverse rural high schools in Minnesota. Includes data for students who reported skipping breakfast in three categories: overall, 0-2 days, or 3 or more days, by socioeconomic status (SES), race, grade, sex, weight categories, breakfast beliefs, barriers, and benefits scales.

...Health, 86(3), 187-194 03/2016 Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Statistics and data · Minnesota...

769. Amber Waves - Resources
Reviewed: Apr 2026

Monthly publication of the Economic Research Service. Covers the ERS research and analysis on economic and policy issues related to agriculture, food, the environment, and rural America. Coverage includes topics related to the social determinants of health for rural people.

...people. USDA Economic Research Service Food security and nutrition · Population health · Poverty · Statistics and data...

770. Improvements and Disparities in Types of Foods and Milk Beverages Offered in Elementary School Lunches, 2006-2007 to 2013-2014 - Resources
Date: Mar 2016

Evaluates changes and disparities in school lunch characteristics, using data from 4,630 public schools. Features breakdowns by urban, suburban, town, or rural locale.

...03/2016 Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Schools · Statistics and data...