American Academy of pediatrics Committee on Nutrition

The American Academy of Pediatrics
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commun@aap.org

Welcome to the official Web site of the American Academy of Pediatrics, an organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Whether you're looking for general information related to child health or for more specific guidelines concerning a pediatric issue, you've come to the right place. Here, you'll find information regarding the Academy's many programs and activities, our policy statements and practice guidelines, our publications and other child health resources, and much, much more. Best of all, you can rest assured that the information comes from the nation's leading child health experts and that we have scientific research supporting our recommendations.

The fact that you're visiting our Web site tells me you're a person who's interested in child health. As such, I'd like to take this opportunity to encourage you to join the Academy in calling America's attention to the fact that millions of children in our country don't get the health care they need. The AAP invites you to join with us in promoting the development of a National Agenda for Children, which not only will provide all children with universal, affordable, quality health care, but also will advance the educational and social needs of every child. Working together, we can make certain that children become a national priority and that their needs are met at both the state and national levels.

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