PROGRAMS OPERATED THROUGH THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION.

SEC. 2401. PROGRAMS OPERATED THROUGH THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION. Title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 241 et seq.), as amended by section 1101 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following part: “PART Q—PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN “SEC. 399W. GRANTS TO PROMOTE CHILDHOOD NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. “(a) In General.—The Secretary, acting though the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall award competitive grants to States and political subdivisions of States for the development and implementation of State and community-based intervention programs to promote good nutrition and physical activity in children and adolescents. “(b) Eligibility.—To be eligible to receive a grant under this section a State or political subdivision of a State shall prepare and submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a plan that describes— “(1) how the applicant proposes to develop a comprehensive program of school- and community-based approaches to encourage and promote good nutrition and appropriate levels of physical activity with respect to children or adolescents in local communities; 114 STAT. 1159 “(2) the manner in which the applicant shall coordinate with appropriate State and local authorities, such as State and local school departments, State departments of health, chronic disease directors, State directors of programs under section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, 5-a-aay coordinators, governors councils for physical activity and good nutrition, and State and local parks and recreation departments; and “(3) the manner in which the applicant will evaluate the effectiveness of the program carried out under this section. “(c) Use of Funds.—A State or political subdivision of a State shall use amount received under a grant under this section to— “(1) develop, implement, disseminate, and evaluate school- and community-based strategies in States to reduce inactivity and improve dietary choices among children and adolescents; “(2) expand opportunities for physical activity programs in school- and community-based settings; and “(3) develop, implement, and evaluate programs that promote good eating habits and physical activity including opportunities for children with cognitive and physical disabilities. “(d) Technical Assistance.—The Secretary may set-aside an amount not to exceed 10 percent of the amount appropriated for a fiscal year under subsection (h) to permit the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to— “(1) provide States and political subdivisions of States with technical support in the development and implementation of programs under this section; and “(2) disseminate information about effective strategies and interventions in preventing and treating obesity through the promotion of good nutrition and physical activity. “(e) Limitation on Administrative Costs.—Not to exceed 10 percent of the amount of a grant awarded to the State or political subdivision under subsection (a) for a fiscal year may be used by the State or political subdivision for administrative expenses. “(f) Term.—A grant awarded under subsection (a) snail be for a term of 3 years. “(g) Definition.—In this section, the term ‘children and adolescents’ means individuals who do not exceed 18 years of age. “(h) 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. “SEC. 399X. APPLIED RESEARCH PROGRAM. “(a) In General.—The Secretary, acting through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in consultation with the Director of the National Institutes of Health, shall— “(1) conduct research to better understand the relationship between physical activity, diet, and health and factors that influence health-related behaviors; “(2) develop and evaluate strategies for the prevention and treatment of obesity to be used in community-based interventions and by health professionals; “(3) develop and evaluate strategies for the prevention and treatment of eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia; “(4) conduct research to establish the prevalence, consequences, and costs of childhood obesity and its effects in adulthood; 114 STAT. 1160 “(5) identify behaviors and risk factors that contribute to obesity; “(6) evaluate materials and programs to provide nutrition education to parents and teachers of children in child care or pre-school and the food service staff of such child care and pre-school entities; and “(7) evaluate materials and programs that are designed to educate and encourage physical activity in child care and pre-school facilities. “(b) Authorization of Appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as maybe necessary for each of the fiscal years 2001 through 2005. “SEC. 399Y. EDUCATION CAMPAIGN. “(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 maybe necessary for each of the fiscal years 2001 through 2005. “SEC. 399Z. HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING. “(a) In General.—The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in collaboration with the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration and the heads of other agencies, and in consultation with appropriate health professional associations, shall develop and carry out a program to educate and train health professionals in effective strategies to— “(1) better identify and assess patients with obesity or an eating disorder or patients at-risk of becoming obese or developing an eating disorder; “(2) counsel, refer, or treat patients with obesity or an eating disorder; and “(3) educate patients and their families about effective strategies to improve dietary habits and establish appropriate levels of physical activity. “(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.”.