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Programs and Campaigns
CDC supports a variety of nutrition-related campaigns and programs. Other nutrition-related programs of interest are included in the Related Resources below.
IMMPaCt
International Micronutrient Malnutrition Prevention and Control Program
CDC's IMMPaCt program aids countries in building national capacity to
eliminate micronutrient deficiencies. Support includes funding and
technical expertise for surveillance systems to monitor the impact of
interventions.
State-based Nutrition and Physical Activity Programs to Prevent Obesity
and Other Chronic Diseases
CDC, Nutrition and Physical Activity
The Nutrition and Physical Activity Program to Prevent Obesity and Other
Chronic Diseases is designed to help states prevent obesity and other
chronic diseases by addressing two closely related factors — poor
nutrition and inadequate physical activity. The program supports states
with developing and implementing science-based nutrition and physical
activity interventions.
PEP: A Personal Energy Plan
CDC, Nutrition and Physical Activity
The Personal Energy Plan or PEP is a 12-week self-directed, worksite
program to promote healthy eating and moderate physical activity. The
program materials include workbooks for healthy eating and physical
activity targeting employees based on their readiness to change. PEP was
developed by CDC's Nutrition and Physical Activity Communications (NuPAC)
Team.
Youth Media
Campaign (VERB)
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) Youth Media Campaign, VERB focuses on getting
youth excited about increasing physical activity in their lives, while
helping parents, educators, and youth leaders see the importance of
physical activity to the overall health of tweens. For additional
information and to view the online site for tweens visit
VERBnow.com.*
WISEWOMAN
CDC’s WISEWOMAN program provides low-income, under insured and
uninsured women aged 40–64 years with chronic disease risk factor
screening, lifestyle intervention, and referral services in an effort to
prevent cardiovascular disease.
Related Resources
Body and Soul
The NIH, National Cancer Institute (HHS)
Body and Soul is a health program developed for African American churches.
The program encourages church members to eat a healthy diet rich in fruits
and vegetables every day for better health.
FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov
Do you eat enough fruits and vegetables? FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov provides
easy ways to add more fruits and vegetables into your daily eating patterns.
smallstep.gov
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The Small Step program encourages Americans to make small activity and
dietary changes to achieve a healthier lifestyle. The web site provides
success stories, Small Step tips, and other resources for setting healthy
eating goals.
Steps to a HealthierUS
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Steps to a HealthierUS is an initiative that advances President George W.
Bush’s HealthierUS goal of helping Americans live healthier lives.
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Page last updated: January 8, 2008
Content Source: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion