Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) FY 2025 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 President’s FY 2025 Request TFAH Division of Nutrition, $58,420,000 $58,420,000 $58,420,000 $130,420,000 Physical Activity, and Obesity Background: Although ra. [...] The obesity epidemic is a complex problem that requires a multifaceted approach to ensure that healthy eating and active living are accessible and affordable to all people and in all communities. [...] adults, only 1 in 3 met body mass index (BMI) eligibility and were adequately physically active,3 and the Department of Defense spends $1.5 billion annually on health care related to obesity for active duty and former service members and their families.4 Obesity is also one of the leading drivers of health care costs in the United States. [...] By supporting states and communities, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity (DNPAO) protects the health of all Americans by supporting healthy eating, active living, and obesity prevention in early care and education facilities, hospitals, and worksites; building capacity of state health departments and community-based organizat. [...] Impact: DNPAO partners with national, state, tribal, and local groups to advance several obesity and chronic disease prevention initiatives, including: State Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (SPAN), Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) Program, the High Obesity Program (HOP), and Active People, Healthy NationSM.
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