Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110

§280h–2 Education Campaign

Title 42 › CHAPTER 6A — PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE › SUBCHAPTER II — GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES › Part Q — Programs To Improve the Health of Children › § 280h–2

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary, through the CDC director, must create a national campaign to teach children and their parents. The campaign must be developed with national, state, and local partners, exercise and nutrition experts, and health professional groups. It must explain the health risks of obesity, inactivity, and poor nutrition, show ways to add physical activity to daily life, and describe the benefits of good nutrition and how to eat better. Money may be provided as needed for fiscal years 2001 through 2005.

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Title 42, §280h–2

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(a)In general

The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and in collaboration with national, State, and local partners, physical activity organizations, nutrition experts, and health professional organizations, shall develop a national public campaign to promote and educate children and their parents concerning—

(1)the health risks associated with obesity, inactivity, and poor nutrition;

(2)ways in which to incorporate physical activity into daily living; and

(3)the benefits of good nutrition and strategies to improve eating habits.

(b)Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2001 through 2005.

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Citation

42 U.S.C. § 280h–2

Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110