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Nutrition |
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Proper nutrition is critical to good health. But identifying
which foods you need for a healthy diet can be challenging. These
resources can help you get started.
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Physical Activity |
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Regular physical activity reduces the
risk for many diseases, helps control weight, and strengthens
muscles, bones, and joints.
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Overweight and Obesity |
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Increases in obesity — among both
adults and children — have prompted concern about the implications
for Americans’ health.
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CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity (DNPAO)
takes a public health approach to address the role of nutrition and physical
activity in improving the public's health and preventing and controlling
chronic diseases. The scope of DNPAO activities includes epidemiological and
behavioral research, surveillance, training and education, intervention
development, health promotion and leadership, policy and environmental
change, communication and social marketing, and partnership development.
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Featured Items
 
Healthy Weight – It's not just a
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FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov
This Web site supports the "Fruits and Veggies - More Matters"
initiative, which encourages the consumption of fruits and
vegetables for improved public health. CDC developed and maintains
the site in partnership with federal agencies and other
organizations.
The
Weight Management Research to Practice Series
Designed to
summarize the science on a weight management topic for health
professionals and the lay audience.
Please note: Some of these publications are available for download only as *.pdf files. These files require Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to be viewed. Please review the information on downloading and using Acrobat Reader software.
* Links to non-Federal organizations found at this site are provided solely as a service to our users. These links do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC or the Federal Government, and none should be inferred. CDC is not responsible for the content of the individual organization Web pages found at these links.
Page last updated: August 13, 2008
Content Source: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
