Heidi M. Blanck, PhD

Chief, Obesity Branch
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity
4770 Buford Highway NE
K-24
Atlanta, GA
USA 30341

Biographical Sketch: Captain Blanck currently oversees CDC’s monitoring of state obesity prevalence and key nutrition and physical activity behaviors and systems supports for obesity prevention. The division works to make the healthy choice the easier and affordable choice. Staff focus on surveillance, applied research and evaluation, guidelines development, and translation materials related to body mass index, nutrition standards, drinking water access, physical activity, and screentime.

Papers:
5107.0 An overview of CDC obesity prevention work: Projects, resources and partnerships