Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, Overweight and Obesity (DNPAO)

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CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity (DNPAO) protects the health of Americans at every stage of life by encouraging regular physical activity, good nutrition, and preventing adult and childhood obesity.

Funding by State

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Data & Statistics

Statistics, State Indicator Reports, and Maps

Proven Strategies

Strategies for Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Breastfeeding

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Page last reviewed: August 9, 2017
Page last updated: August 9, 2017
Content source:
- Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

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