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Category Archives: Obesity Tools

Medical Examination Guidelines

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Courtney Winger

CDC guidelines on the U.S. Domestic Medical Examination for newly arriving refugees assist professionals in determining the best tests to perform during routine post-arrival medical screening of refugees.

Posted in Acculturation Tools, Obesity Tools

Nutritional Status and Growth in Refugee Children

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Courtney Winger

CDC guidelines for evaluation of the nutritional status and growth in refugee children during the Domestic Medical Examination.

Posted in Acculturation Tools, Obesity Tools

Refugee Nutrition Toolkit

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Courtney Winger

Developed by the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), this toolkit aims to educate refugees and immigrants on how to adopt good habits that will help prevent nutrition-related diseases.

Posted in Obesity Tools

Domestic Health Assessment

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Courtney Winger

This RHTAC web page explains how refugees are provided with the domestic refugee health assessment shortly after arrival in the U.S.

Posted in Obesity Tools

Prevention and Wellness

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Courtney Winger

This RHTAC web page discusses nutrition, physical activity, and oral health issues of resettled refugee populations.

Posted in Obesity Tools

Chronic Health Conditions

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Courtney Winger

This RHTAC web page describes the chronic health conditions that affect resettled refugees such as diabetes, hypertension, and lead poisoning.

Posted in Obesity Tools
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