Last Chance: “Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshops” Content is Leaving Health.gov

On June 28, ODPHP will be removing the Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshops page from health.gov since this content is no longer up to date. The 6 community workshops are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015–2020 and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. We appreciate your support in implementing the workshop series and promoting healthy eating and physical activity in your community. To learn more about the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans, visit DietaryGuidelines.gov. You can also check out the Physical…

 

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