The scope of DNPA programs includes epidemiology, applied research, public health policy, surveillance, community interventions, evaluation, and communications. Organizational Chart Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Office of the Director Establishes and interprets division policies and determines program priorities. Coordinates and develops partnerships and constituencies to build a national infrastructure for nutrition and physical activity surveillance, needs assessment and program development, implementation and evaluation. Builds the science base to support and develop a national focus for policy and intervention programs addressing physical activity and nutrition. Promotes programs on physical activity and nutrition by informing the public and policymakers of issues and programs and encourages the expansion of successful programs nationwide.
Monitors progress towards achieving division objectives and assessing the impact or programs.
Plans and develops special training and capacity building activities in support of division programs. Provides administrative and management support for division activities including guidance organizing personnel and using financial resources. Integrates health communications efforts with overall program efforts to reduce diseases associated with poor nutrition and sedentary lifestyles, and works with federal, national, and state-level partners who can mobilize their constituents to ensure consistent messages. Provides national leadership and expertise in health communication programs to promote nutrition and physical activity. Return to Top Chronic Disease Nutrition Branch Designs, implements, and evaluates surveillance activities, epidemiologic studies and intervention demonstration projects related to chronic disease nutrition problems and risk factors.