Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity
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The Indiana Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity (DNPA) provides statewide leadership for healthy eating and active living to help prevent and reduce incidences of overweight, obesity and related chronic diseases for Hoosiers of all ages. Through partnership and public health efforts, the DNPA provides education, trainings and an increase of statewide standards and opportunities that support best practices in physical activity and nutrition,
The DNPA’s role as Indiana’s leading body for public health efforts is complemented by the Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance and Indiana Comprehensive Nutrition and Physical Activity Plan, 2010-2020. These initiatives express strategies for increasing physical activity and healthy eating while providing a framework of action for policymakers, public and private organizations and community members to work together to educate, advocate and build environments that support health, wellness and vitality to encourage Indiana residents to embrace a physically active and nutritionally sound lifestyle.