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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.

Now Available: Materials from the Final Meeting of 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

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At the final public meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (Committee) held in late October, Committee members reviewed and discussed the findings and advice that would be included in its Scientific Report. Also at this meeting, federal staff from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) discussed the next steps in the process the two Departments will use to develop the next edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which will be released by the end of 2025. Materials from the meeting are now available.

The Road to Los Angeles 2028: Reflecting on the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics

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It’s been nearly 2 months since the end of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, and a bit longer since the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here at the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (President’s Council), we’re beginning to think about how we can engage with the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: Seeking Unique and Varied Perspectives Throughout State Health Improvement Planning and Evaluation

This blog post is part of a series highlighting the work of Healthy People State and Territorial Coordinators (Coordinators). Coordinators make Healthy People happen every day across the United States. ODPHP works with Coordinators to identify areas of alignment with their work and Healthy People 2030 goals and objectives. Colorado has positioned itself to holistically address social determinants of health (SDOH) with a focus on the needs of local communities.

Creating Stronger Connections Can Help Lessen Domestic Violence

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To make real strides in mitigating the negative effects of the national epidemic of loneliness and social isolation, we must deeply examine the special needs and challenges of groups with higher risk, like rural residents or survivors of domestic violence.