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Healthy Weight  NEW! Healthy Weight
 Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight isn't just about a "diet" or "program". It is part of an ongoing lifestyle that you can adopt now and stay with for years to come. more more on healthy weight
   
Eat Right  Nutrition
 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. more more on nutrition
   
get active  Physical Activity
 Regular physical activity reduces the risk for many diseases, helps control weight, and strengthens muscles, bones, and joints. more more on physical activity
   
Overweight & Obesity  Overweight and Obesity
 Increases in obesity — among both adults and children — have prompted concern about the implications for Americans’ health. more more on overweight and obesity


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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FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov
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Featured Items

NEWSocial Marketing for Nutrition and Physical Activity Web Course
This course provides training for public health professionals about how to use social marketing to plan nutrition, physical activity, and obesity prevention programs.


fruits and veggies matterFruitsandVeggiesMatter.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.

At A Glace 2009 — Obesity, Halting the Epidemic by Making Health Easier

research to practiceThe Weight Management Research to Practice Series
Designed to summarize the science on a weight management topic for health professionals and the lay audience.

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Page last reviewed: December 18, 2008
Page last updated: December 18, 2008
Content Source: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
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Programs & Campaigns

The Youth Media Campaign, VERBTM
The Youth Media Campaign 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.
Selected Conferences & Events

American Dietetic Association (ADA) Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo*
Chicago, IL
October 25-28, 2008

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