BIO-2080-OL009 The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is a comprehensive scientific study aimed at assessing the health and nutritional status of Americans. This essay will delve into the development, process, and data-driven accomplishments of NHANES, examining its impact on nutritional health in the United States. Additionally, insights from the Rehm et al. article will be explored to identify major nutritional changes from 1999 to 2012 and propose areas for future focus. NHANES Overview: Development: NHANES originated in the early 1960s, evolving from a survey primarily focused on nutrition to a multifaceted program encompassing various health aspects. The survey uses a complex, stratified, multistage probability cluster sampling design to ensure a representative sample of the U.S. population. Go to the CDC’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Using the information on this site, briefly describe the NHANES scientific study, including its development, process, and data. Discuss at least three data-driven accomplishments NHANES has achieved and analyze how these might improve the nutritional health of Americans. Then, read the Rehm, et al. article which reviews NHANES data. Based on the article, identify any major nutritional changes from 1999 to 2012, both positive and negative. In your opinion, what areas should be focused on moving forward?