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| CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity | |
|---|---|
| Name | Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity |
| Parent | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Formed | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Chief1 name | [Name Redacted] |
| Jurisdiction | United States |
CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity
The Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity operates within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, and focuses on reducing chronic diseases through diet and movement strategies. It engages with federal partners, state health departments, academic institutions, philanthropic organizations, and international bodies to translate evidence into action. Its work intersects with public health policy, chronic disease prevention, and community design to improve population health.
The division traces roots to federal nutrition and chronic disease efforts linked to the National Institutes of Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Surgeon General of the United States reports, and initiatives like the Healthy People objectives, and was formalized amid rising attention to obesity in the 1990s. Early collaborations involved agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, reflecting broader shifts after landmark documents including the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Healthy People 2010 framework. Major milestones include contributions to national strategies influenced by leaders from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, multinational dialogues with the World Health Organization, and responses to evidence synthesized by panels like the Institute of Medicine.
The division's mission aligns with priorities articulated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and international agendas such as the World Health Organization Global Action Plan to prevent noncommunicable diseases. Goals emphasize preventing obesity, improving nutrition, increasing physical activity, and reducing chronic conditions tracked by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and measured against targets in Healthy People 2020 and Healthy People 2030. Strategic objectives reflect recommendations from expert bodies including the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for program infrastructure parallels and guidance from the Institute of Medicine on public health practice.
Administratively housed within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the division collaborates with the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, state health departments such as the California Department of Public Health and the New York State Department of Health, and academic partners including Johns Hopkins University, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Programmatic units coordinate surveillance, policy, community interventions, capacity building, and communications, interfacing with federal entities like the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Office of the Surgeon General to implement cross-sector strategies.
Notable programs have included community- and school-based initiatives influenced by frameworks from Let’s Move!, partnerships with foundations such as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and collaborations with nonprofits like American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, and YMCA of the USA. The division supports programs for breastfeeding promotion aligned with guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics, supports worksite wellness drawing on models from the National Business Group on Health, and funds active transportation projects in coordination with agencies such as the Federal Highway Administration. Initiatives also tie to dietary guidance efforts connected to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and interagency campaigns with the First Lady of the United States offices when applicable.
Surveillance systems administered or supported by the division include activities linked to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, and state-level surveillance projects similar to those run by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Research collaborations span universities such as University of California, Berkeley, University of Washington, and Columbia University and draw on evidence reviews from bodies like the Community Preventive Services Task Force and the Institute of Medicine. Analytic outputs inform policy briefs, program design, and publications in journals connected to societies such as the American Public Health Association and Obesity Society.
Funding streams include federal appropriations administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cooperative agreements with state health departments, and grants from private philanthropies like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and corporate partnerships vetted against conflict-of-interest policies involving entities including the National Governors Association and the Kaiser Family Foundation. Partnerships span municipal governments such as the City of Chicago and international agencies like the Pan American Health Organization, facilitating technical assistance to programs supported by legislative initiatives and administrative priorities from the U.S. Congress and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Program evaluation reports and surveillance data show associations between division-supported interventions and improvements in indicators tracked by Healthy People 2020, reductions in risk factors monitored by the National Health Interview Survey, and adoption of policies at state and local levels mirrored in case studies from jurisdictions like Massachusetts and California. Outcomes include policy adoption for school nutrition reforms influenced by the Child Nutrition Act, community design changes reflecting principles from the Safe Routes to School program, and dissemination of best practices adopted by networks including the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and the Public Health Accreditation Board.
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