Sec. 403. Guide on evidence-based strategies for public health department obesity prevention programs
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The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the Secretary ), acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, shall— develop a guide on evidence-based strategies for State, territorial, and local health departments to use to build and maintain effective obesity prevention and reduction programs, and, in consultation with stakeholders that have expertise in Tribal health, a guide on such evidence-based strategies with respect to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations for such Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to use for such purpose, both of which guides shall— describe an integrated program structure for implementing interventions proven to be effective in preventing and reducing the incidence of obesity; and recommend— optimal resources, including staffing and infrastructure, for promoting nutrition and obesity prevention and reduction; and strategies for effective obesity prevention programs for State and local health departments, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations, including strategies related to— the application of evidence-based and evidence-informed practices to prevent and reduce obesity rates; the development, implementation, and evaluation of obesity prevention and reduction strategies for specific communities and populations; demonstrated knowledge of obesity prevention practices that reduce associated preventable diseases, health conditions, death, and health care costs; best practices for the coordination of efforts to prevent and reduce obesity and related chronic diseases; addressing the underlying risk factors and social determinants of health that impact obesity rates; and interdisciplinary coordination between relevant public health officials specializing in fields such as nutrition, physical activity, epidemiology, communications, and policy implementation, and collaboration between public health officials and community-based organizations; and disseminate the guides and current research, evidence-based practices, tools, and educational materials related to obesity prevention, consistent with the guide, to State and local health departments, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations.
The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall provide technical assistance to State and local health departments, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations to support such health departments in implementing the guide developed under subsection (a)(1). The terms Indian Tribe and Tribal organization have the meanings given the terms Indian tribe and tribal organization , respectively, in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ).
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