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Division of Nutrition & Physical Activity (DNPA)
The Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity (DNPA) addresses the problems of poor nutrition, sedentary behaviors, and obesity and other chronic diseases in Indiana.
The role of the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity is to:
- Provide statewide leadership for priority nutrition and physical activity policies and environmental changes across all settings and special populations
- Serve as a central coordinating body for all nutrition- and physical activity-related activities for the state of Indiana with a focus on increasing collaboration and sharing of resources and reducing duplication
- In collaboration with partners, plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive state plan to promote nutrition and physical activity and prevent overweight, obesity and related chronic diseases
- Serve as a resource and provide technical assistance as needed to statewide partners
- Leverage and increase local, state, and federal investment and resources for nutrition and physical activity promotion
- Maintain a comprehensive surveillance system for the ongoing, systematic collection of nutrition, physical activity, and obesity data as well as policy and environmental change information
For more information or to contact staff:
Indiana State Department of Health
Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity
2 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Telephone: 317-233-1325
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