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Portland, Oregon: Creating an Accessible Built Environment That Helps Residents Stay Active as They Age

Posted on April 3, 2024 by ODPHP

This blog post is part of a spotlight series featuring examples of programs and community design changes that get older adults moving. The posts were first published as part of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report: Implementation Strategies for Older Adults and highlight ways to apply strategies from the report in different settings.

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New Article Details the Process Used to Develop the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Posted on April 3, 2024 by ODPHP

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When it comes to healthy eating and nutrition, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Dietary Guidelines) is one of the best tools we have to help individuals in the United States get and stay healthy. As the nation's leading source of science-based recommendations on dietary intake to meet nutrient needs, promote health, and prevent disease, the Dietary Guidelines gives the nation an actionable playbook to lead healthier lives...

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What 2 Healthy People 2030 Objectives Tell Us About the Nation’s Nutrition

Posted on March 22, 2024 by ODPHP

Healthy People 2030

When it comes to healthy diets, the science says to eat more vegetables and consume less sugar. Nutrition is key to health and well-being, but as Healthy People 2030 data indicate, we’ve got more work to do — especially when you consider that most American diets don’t align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

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Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County and ODPHP Share Tips to Get Older Adults Moving

Posted on March 21, 2024 by ODPHP

In July 2023, ODPHP joined forces with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to host a webinar called Increasing Physical Activity Among Older Adults: Practical Strategies from Health Departments. As part of the webinar, local health departments presented strategies they use to encourage older adults to get active...

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