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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.

Health Literacy is a Collective Effort — and Organizations Play a Pivotal Role

Posted on October 1, 2024 by ODPHP

One of the most important questions public health professionals need to consider is not only what intervention will achieve the desired health outcomes, but what level of influence will be most effective. The social-ecological model of health identifies factors that affect health at different levels — ranging from individual knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors to the family and community level and into the broader level of societal factors. Across all levels, health literacy is an important social determinant of health.

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Register now to virtually attend the final public meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

Posted on September 27, 2024 by ODPHP

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Register now to view the livestream of the final meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on Monday, October 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET, and Tuesday, October 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. At this meeting the Committee will review and discuss the scientific findings and advice that will be included in its Scientific Report and federal staff will discuss next steps in the process to develop the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030.

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New Tools to Support Food Is Medicine Initiatives Around the Country

Posted on September 27, 2024 by ODPHP

Today, we are pleased to release a virtual toolkit with a collection of new resources that can support the growing numbers of health professionals who are implementing or developing Food Is Medicine initiatives around the country. These foundational resources arm the health care sector, human services entities, medical professionals and others with tools they can use to improve the health and wellbeing of all people living in the United States.

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

Posted on September 25, 2024 by ODPHP

2025 Dietary Guidelines Call to Attend the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Meeting Online

There’s still time to register for the next meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The meeting will be held Wednesday, September 25, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM ET, and Thursday, September 26, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM ET.

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