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ODPHP plays a crucial role in keeping the nation healthy. Stay up to date on our work by checking out our blog posts, news and announcements, and upcoming events.

There’s Still Time to Register for the First Meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

DGA - dietaryguidelines.gov

The U. S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) announced that the inaugural meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will be held February 9-10, 2023. The public is invited to attend the meeting virtually.

Apply to Become a National Youth Sports Strategy Champion!

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The National Youth Sports Strategy’s vision is that one day, all youth will have the opportunity, motivation, and access to play sports. To realize this vision, we need the help of partners from across the youth sports landscape. That’s why we are excited to invite you to become a National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) Champion.

February National Health Observances: Heart Health, Teen Dating, Girls & Women in Sports, and Black HIV/AIDS Awareness

National Health Observances

Each month we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that highlight issues affecting health across the nation. This month we are raising awareness about heart health, teen dating violence, girls & women in sports, and Black HIV/AIDS awareness.

Austin Public Health Launches Social and Digital Ad Campaign

Move Your Way

Move Your Way® is the promotional campaign for the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. This blog post highlights the efforts of Austin Public Health (APH), a local health department that used Move Your Way to launch a social media and digital ad campaign to highlight physical activity resources in its community.