Obesity and Overweight for Professionals: State and Community Programs - DNPAO - CDC

Obesity and Overweight for Professionals: State and Community Programs - DNPAO - CDC

State and Community Programs

CDC’s DNPAO focuses on approaches that make it easier for more people to change obesity-related behaviors through healthier food, and an environment that promotes healthy eating and active living. Partnerships with state, local, territorial and tribal health departments and coordination with other federal agencies help disseminate consistent public health recommendations and promising practices.

CDC Funded Programs

State Programs, Communities Putting Prevention to Work, Community Transformation Grants, Childhood Obesity Demonstration Project

Program Examples

State Highlights, Stories from the Field

State Tools and Resources

Action Guides, Fact Sheets, Toolkits

Other State and Community Program Resources

Obesity Prevention Recommendations

Evidence-based strategies to prevent obesity, improve nutrition and physical activity