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May 2024

Last Chance: “Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshops” Content is Leaving Health.gov

DietaryGuidelines.gov

On June 28, ODPHP will be removing the Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshops page from health.gov since this content is no longer up to date. The 6 community workshops are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015–2020 and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. We appreciate your support in implementing the workshop series and promoting healthy eating and physical activity in your community...

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

DietaryGuidelines.gov

There’s still time to register for the next meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The meeting will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, May 29, from 1:00 to 5:30 PM ET, and Thursday, May 30, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET.Scheduled to be held over the course of two days, the meeting will feature updates from each subcommittee as well as updates on progress made since the Committee’s fourth public meeting...

Register Today for an NYSS Coaching Webinar!

the National Youth Sports Strategy

Youth sports are a great way for kids and teens to get the recommended amount of physical activity each day and give them the confidence they need to succeed in life. The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) is pleased to announce a National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) webinar: “Coaching Youth Sports: Tips to Keep Kids in the Game...

ODPHP’s Dr. Katrina Piercy Appears on Public Health Review Morning Edition to Celebrate Older Americans Month

Each May, Older Americans Month — led by the Administration for Community Living — celebrates the contributions of older adults and reaffirms commitments to serving the older adults in our communities. This year’s theme, “Powered by Connection,” recognizes the impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being...