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**Welcome Survey Participant!**

You, or a member of your family, may have    a chance to take part in an important national health survey. The National Center for    Health Statistics, a part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is    responsible for this survey -  The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey    (NHANES).  This survey teaches us about the health and diet of people in the United    States.  Over the years, this survey has lead to improvements in the food we eat and    the health care we receive.

**Who are participants?****How was I selected?****How do I know this is a legitimate survey?****Is my information confidential?****What are the benefits of participating?****What is involved in participating?****Who can I contact if I have    questions?**

 

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**U.S.    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES****Centers    for Disease Control and Prevention**    National Center for Health Statistics    Division of Data Services     Hyattsville, MD    20782-2003    (301) 458-4636
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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