Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 38, Issue 6, Supplement , Pages S155-S157 , November 2006

MyPyramid Tracker Assesses Food Consumption, Physical Activity, and Energy Balance Status Interactively

  • WenYen Juan, PhD

      Affiliations

    • U.S. Department of Agriculture, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, Alexandria, VA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: WenYen Juan, PhD, Nutritionist, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302; telephone number: 703-305-7600; fax number 703-305-3300
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  • Shirley Gerrior, PhD, RD, LD

      Affiliations

    • U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, Washington, DC
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  • Hazel Hiza, PhD, RD, LN

      Affiliations

    • U.S. Department of Agriculture, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, Alexandria, VA

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PII: S1499-4046(06)00580-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2006.07.018

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 38, Issue 6, Supplement , Pages S155-S157 , November 2006