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By Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD, Nutrition Advisor, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion National Nutrition Month, celebrated each year in March, is an opportunity to focus attention on the importance of healthy dietary habits and making every bite count. On December 29, 2020, the U...

Although Americans may be facing barriers to getting active due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recommended social distancing measures, the winter season can present unique opportunities to discover new ways to move that are fun for people of all ages. Even while wearing a mask and following social distancing guidelines, people may find they enjoy bundling up for activities like ice skating, sledding, or walking outside...

This event has already taken place, but you can view the webinar recording by clicking here. Join us on February 25th from 12:00-1:00 PM EST for a discussion of Healthy People 2030, the newly released Leading Health Indicators (LHIs), and the importance of implementing Healthy People 2030 at the local level! Sponsored by ODPHP and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), this webinar will also share previous Healthy People implementation successes and feature contributions from: RDML Paul Reed, MD, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U...