Contains reports from Interagency Board for Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research agencies that highlight recent findings or trend data from some of the activities in the Nutrition Monitoring Program. The reports provide a sampling of the variety of data available in the NNMRRP. The Chartbook is divided into five sections that reflect the five measurement areas of the Nutrition Monitoring Program. These are nutritional status and related health measurements; food and nutrient consumption; knowledge, attitudes, and behavior assessments; food composition and nutrient data bases; and food supply determinations.

Diet and Health examines the many complex issues concerning diet and its role in increasing or decreasing the risk of chronic disease. It proposes dietary recommendations for reducing the risk of the major diseases and causes of death today: atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (including heart attack and stroke), cancer, high blood pressure, obesity, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, liver disease, and dental caries.

Provides comprehensive and practical guidance for managing the nutritional requirements of critically ill patients and thereby improving prognosis.