State of Obesity Webinar: Better Policies for a Healthier America 2026

Join Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) for a Congressional Briefing and National Webinar exploring chronic disease prevention and findings from TFAH’s report, State of Obesity 2026: Better Policies for a Healthier America.

This year’s report highlights the importance of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, as well as potential operational and policy challenges of implementing the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans across federal nutrition programs. The report also analyzes the latest 2025 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and examines how recent policy shifts are impacting nutrition security and public health infrastructure.

Speakers will cover the latest data on obesity and its impacts, highlight promising approaches to ensure healthier communities, and offer policy recommendations that can help all Americans lead healthier lives.

Panelists

• Alexia Thex, MEd
  Alexia Thex, MEd, is President of the National CACFP Association, the leading national organization dedicated to education, advocacy, and support for the Child and Adult Care Food Program. She
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• Sedessie Spivey, D.BA., MS
  Dr. Spivey is an accomplished public health professional with over 20 years of experience promoting health equity, empowering communities, and building strategic partnerships.
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• Kristy Anderson, MPP
  Kristy Anderson, MPP, is the Director of Federal Government Relations at the American Heart Association (AHA) and a recognized expert and thought-leader in nutrition policy.
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Moderator

• J. Nadine Gracia
  Dr. J. Nadine Gracia is the President and CEO of Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), a nonprofit, nonpartisan public health policy, research, and advocacy organization that promotes optimal health for every person and community.
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