Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program

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The Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program is a U.S. federal initiative that funds state and local efforts to provide nutrition education and promote healthy eating and physical activity among low-income populations to prevent obesity and related chronic diseases.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf federal grant program
nutrition education program
administeredBy Food and Nutrition Service
United States Department of Agriculture
benefits improved access to nutrition education resources
support for community-level obesity prevention efforts
collaboratesWith community-based organizations
local public health agencies
state health departments
country United States of America
surface form: United States
encourages policy systems and environmental change strategies
evaluationFocus behavioral changes in diet and physical activity
obesity-related health outcomes
focusArea chronic disease prevention
nutrition education for low-income populations
obesity prevention
fundingSource federal appropriations
funds local implementing agencies
state governments
territorial governments
tribal organizations
implements Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program nutrition education goals
legalBasis Food and Nutrition Act of 2008
Section 28 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008
monitoredBy Food and Nutrition Service
surface form: United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service
primaryGoal improve dietary quality among low-income populations
reduce obesity prevalence among low-income populations
reduce risk of nutrition-related chronic diseases
purpose prevent diet-related chronic diseases
prevent obesity
promote healthy eating
promote physical activity
provide nutrition education
requires evidence-based interventions
targetPopulation Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligible individuals
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants
low-income individuals
typicalInterventions nutrition education classes
physical activity promotion activities
school and community-based nutrition programs
social marketing campaigns

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Food and Nutrition Service hasProgram Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program
National Institute of Food and Agriculture operatesProgram Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program
this entity surface form: Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program