Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2021

Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2021

This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in coordination with the Administration for Children and Families, to award grants to nonprofits, institutions of higher education, or consortia of these entities to promote healthy eating and physical activity and address food insecurity among children in early care and education settings.

Bill 117 HR 5247, also known as the Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2021, aims to address the growing issue of obesity among children and adolescents in the United States. The bill focuses on implementing strategies to promote healthy eating habits and physical activity in young people in order to reduce the prevalence of obesity.

Key provisions of the bill include funding for programs that support nutrition education in schools, increasing access to healthy foods in underserved communities, and promoting physical education and active lifestyles among youth. The bill also calls for research and data collection on obesity trends in order to better understand and address the root causes of the issue.

Overall, the Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2021 seeks to combat the rising rates of obesity among young people by implementing comprehensive strategies that promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles. By addressing this issue early on, the bill aims to improve the overall health and well-being of America's youth.