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Statistics Click on the following documents to find valuable information regarding physical activity, nutrition, and overweight.  (All outside links open in a NEW browser window.) Facts Sheets: Breastfeeding in Nebraska Fruit and Vegetable Intake Nutrition among Adolescents Obesity Physical Activity Physical Activity among Adolescents Supports for Healthy Eating in Nebraska Schools Supports for Physical Activity in Nebraska Schools Reports:   2010-2011 Youth BMI Surveillance Project Report   2010-2011 Nebraska Worksite Wellness Survey Report Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) 2011-2015 Overweight Among Youth Report Health Status of Nebraska Adults (Point in Time LPHD Study) Nebraska Physical Activity State Indicator Report Card Nebraska F&V State Indicator Report Card Nebraska Breastfeeding State Indicator Report Card Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) in Nebraska Chronic Disease in Nebraska 2011 Links: Nebraska Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) The Nebraska BRFSS has been conducting surveys annually since 1986 for the purpose of collecting data on the prevalence of major health risk factors among adults residing in the state. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) The YRBSS monitors priority health-risk behaviors and the prevalence of obesity and asthma among youth and young adults. School Health Profiles (Profiles) Profiles is a system of surveys assessing school health policies and practices in states, large urban school districts, territories, and tribal governments. Profiles are conducted biennially by education and health agencies among middle and high school principals and lead health education teachers. Nebraska Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) The PRAMS collects state-specific, population-based data on maternal attitudes and experiences before, during, and shortly after pregnancy, including breastfeeding practices. Pediatric and Pregnancy Nutrition Surveillance System (PedNSS/PNSS) The PedNSS/PNSS are program-based surveillance systems that monitor the nutritional status of low-income infants, children, and women in federally funded maternal and child health programs. US Census Bureau The U.S. Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. For more information, contact the NAFH staff at (402) 471-2101. Documents in PDF format require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader which can be downloaded for free from Adobe Systems, Inc.