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We Support a Healthier Future - Healthy People 2020

Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC - DNPAO

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cdcinfo@cdc.gov
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/DNPAO/index.html

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd

Atlanta, GA 30333

800-232-4636 (Voice - Toll-free)
888-232-6348 (TTY)

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CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity (DNPAO) is working to reduce obesity and obesity-related diseases. DNPAO's mission is to lead strategic public health efforts to prevent and control obesity, chronic disease, and other health conditions though regular physical activity and good nutrition.

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Adult BMI(Body Mass Index) Calculator
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html
BMI (Body Mass Index) Calculator for Children and Teens
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/Calculator.aspx
How Much Physical Activity Do Older Adults Need?
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/olderadults.html

Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC - DNPAO

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