Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity

ABOUT US Keeping The Nation Healthy and Strong CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) leads our nation s public health efforts to prevent chronic diseases at every stage of life by promoting good nutrition, regular physical activity, and a healthy weight. We work in places where people live, learn, work, and play. DNPAO is also dedicated to removing barriers to health linked to race or ethnicity, ability, education, income, location, or other factors. These efforts help all people live healthier lives and avoid chronic diseases. Our Focus DNPAO: At a Glance DNPAO focuses on improving nutrition, supporting breastfeeding, increasing physical activity, reducing obesity, and achieving health equity by reducing disparities. Disparities are differences in health status or access to health care across different geographic, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. We support state and community partners by providing data, programs that work, and practical tools. With a fiscal year 2022 budget of $115.6 million, we: - Measure and report trends in breastfeeding, nutrition, physical activity, and obesity at national, state, and territorial levels and for specific populations. - Study interventions to identify the best ways to create healthier environments in early care and education (ECE) facilities, worksites, hospitals, and communities. - Fund and help guide states, universities, and other community, national, and global partners to use programs that work. - Share information to help decision makers understand how to create environments that support healthy eating and active living at the community level.