Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity

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CHOICES Research to Be Discussed at the 13th Annual Southern Obesity Summit

At the 13th Annual Southern Obesity Summit in Oklahoma City, OK, Dr. Angie Cradock will discuss CHOICES research. CHOICES research and work through the CHOICES Learning Collaborative Partnership will also be discussed. Session details are below. Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 Time: 2:15pm-3:30pm 2.5 Systems Approaches Meeting Room: 19 A community of practice approach for … Continue reading “CHOICES Research to Be Discussed at the 13th Annual Southern Obesity Summit”

Dr. Angie Cradock Presents at the 10th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference

On July 17, Dr. Angie Cradock, Deputy Director of the Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Senior Research Scientist presented on drinking water safety and access for children as part of a panel at the 10th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference in Anaheim, CA. … Continue reading “Dr. Angie Cradock Presents at the 10th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference”

CHOICES Research to Be Discussed at the 2019 NACCHO Annual Conference

At the upcoming National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) 2019 Annual Conference in Orlando, FL, CHOICES team members Katie Giles and Jenny Reiner will host a session that will walk users through the recently-launched CHOICES Childhood Obesity National Action Kit and discuss how information presented in the kit can help inform decision-making. … Continue reading “CHOICES Research to Be Discussed at the 2019 NACCHO Annual Conference”

CHOICES Project Presents Panel on Sugary Drink Taxes

In May, the CHOICES Project presented a panel on sugary drink taxes at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Sugary drinks – carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks, fruit drinks, energy drinks, and sports drinks-are the single largest source of added sugar in the U.S. diet. Studies have found links between sugary drink intake … Continue reading “CHOICES Project Presents Panel on Sugary Drink Taxes”

CHOICES Research to Be Presented & Exhibited at the 2019 CDC DNPAO National Training

At the 2019 CDC DNPAO National Training: Leading the Charge for a Healthy Nation, in Atlanta, GA, Dr. Angie Cradock and Katie Giles will present CHOICES research, highlighting how to identify best value for money strategies to reduce childhood obesity. CHOICES will also be a tabletop exhibitor at this event. Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 … Continue reading “CHOICES Research to Be Presented & Exhibited at the 2019 CDC DNPAO National Training”

HPRC Research to be Presented at the 2019 Rutgers New Jersey Healthy Kids Initiative Symposium

At the 2019 Rutgers New Jersey Healthy Kids Initiative Symposium: The Healthy Child Nutrition and Fitness Education for Lifelong Health in New Brunswick, NJ, Dr. Angie Cradock will present on research from the Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HPRC) as well as the … Continue reading “HPRC Research to be Presented at the 2019 Rutgers New Jersey Healthy Kids Initiative Symposium”

CHOICES Research Plenary Session at Virginia’s Sixth Weight of the State Conference

At Virginia’s sixth Weight of the State Conference in Richmond, VA, Katie Giles and Dr. Jamie Jeffrey will present CHOICES research and choosing cost-effective strategies for childhood obesity reduction during the plenary session. Presentation details are below. Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Time: 8:30am-9:45am CHOICES: How to Pick the Best, Cost-Effective Strategies for Childhood Obesity … Continue reading “CHOICES Research Plenary Session at Virginia’s Sixth Weight of the State Conference”

OSNAP to Be Presented at the 33rd National Child Nutrition Conference

At the 33rd National Child Nutrition Conference in Chicago, IL, Dr. Rebekka Lee will present on OSNAP and the evidence-base for practice recommendations for healthy foods, beverages and physical activity levels for children in OST care. Presentation details are below. Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm OSNAP: Tools for Out of School Time Nutrition … Continue reading “OSNAP to Be Presented at the 33rd National Child Nutrition Conference”

School Drinking Water Study to Be Presented at Healthy Eating Research 13th Annual Grantee Meeting

At the Healthy Eating Research 13th Annual Grantee Meeting, Dr. Angie Cradock will present recent research on drinking water quality in schools. Date: Thursday, March 14, 2019 Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm Track: Water Access and Quality in Schools and Community Centers Location: Founders A Early Adopters: Current Practices and Preliminary Findings in States Adopting School-Based Water Quality … Continue reading “School Drinking Water Study to Be Presented at Healthy Eating Research 13th Annual Grantee Meeting”

HPRC Research to Be Presented at APHA 2018

At the 2018 American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Annual Meeting and Expo in San Diego, CA, Dr. Rebekka Lee will present on LIH and OSNAP, and Jennifer Reiner will present CHOICES research. Details are below. Date: Sunday, November 11, 2018 Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm Session: 2098.0 FN Section Poster Session 5 Program: Food and Nutrition Board 1: Strategies to … Continue reading “HPRC Research to Be Presented at APHA 2018”