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124 STAT. 565 PUBLIC LAW 111–148—MAR. 23, 2010 (1) IN GENERAL.—An eligible entity shall use amounts received under a grant under this section to carry out programs described in this subsection. (2) COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION PLAN.— (A) IN GENERAL.—An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall submit to the Director (for approval) a detailed plan that includes the policy, environ- mental, programmatic, and as appropriate infrastructure changes needed to promote healthy living and reduce disparities. (B) ACTIVITIES.—Activities within the plan may focus on (but not be limited to)— (i) creating healthier school environments, including increasing healthy food options, physical activity opportunities, promotion of healthy lifestyle, emotional wellness, and prevention curricula, and activities to prevent chronic diseases; (ii) creating the infrastructure to support active living and access to nutritious foods in a safe environ- ment; (iii) developing and promoting programs targeting a variety of age levels to increase access to nutrition, physical activity and smoking cessation, improve social and emotional wellness, enhance safety in a commu- nity, or address any other chronic disease priority area identified by the grantee; (iv) assessing and implementing worksite wellness programming and incentives; (v) working to highlight healthy options at res- taurants and other food venues; (vi) prioritizing strategies to reduce racial and ethnic disparities, including social, economic, and geographic determinants of health; and (vii) addressing special populations needs, including all age groups and individuals with disabil- ities, and individuals in both urban and rural areas. (3) COMMUNITY-BASED PREVENTION HEALTH ACTIVITIES.— (A) IN GENERAL.—An eligible entity shall use amounts received under a grant under this section to implement a variety of programs, policies, and infrastructure improve- ments to promote healthier lifestyles. (B) ACTIVITIES.—An eligible entity shall implement activities detailed in the community transformation plan under paragraph (2). (C) IN-KIND SUPPORT.—An eligible entity may provide in-kind resources such as staff, equipment, or office space in carrying out activities under this section. (4) EVALUATION.— (A) IN GENERAL.—An eligible entity shall use amounts provided under a grant under this section to conduct activi- ties to measure changes in the prevalence of chronic disease risk factors among community members participating in preventive health activities (B) TYPES OF MEASURES.—In carrying out subpara- graph (A), the eligible entity shall, with respect to residents in the community, measure— (i) changes in weight;