Prevention Research Center on Nutrition & Physical Activity News & Events
The team at the Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity is excited to announce the newly refreshed OSNAP.org, a site dedicated to sharing resources for creating healthier out-of-school time spaces for kids. The Out-of-School Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative (OSNAP) is an evidence-based initiative that helps out-of-school time programs improve policies and practices … Continue reading “Announcing the New Out-of-School Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative (OSNAP) Website!”
A new study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of calorie labeling at large U.S. fast-food chains. Dupuis R, Block JP, Barrett JL, Long MW, Petimar J, Ward ZJ, Kenney EL, Musicus AA, Cannuscio CC, Williams DR, Bleich SN, Gortmaker SL. Cost-Effectiveness of Calorie Labeling at Large Fast-Food Chains Across the U.S. Am J Prev Med. doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2023.08.012. Epub … Continue reading “STUDY: Cost-Effectiveness of Calorie Labeling at Large Fast-Food Chains Across the U.S.”
A new study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of a hypothetical 2-cent-per-ounce excise tax in California (CA) and implications for population health and health equity. Lee MM, Barrett JL, Kenney EL, Gouck J, Whetstone L, McCulloch SM, Cradock AL, Long MW, Ward ZJ, Rohrer B, Williams DR, Gortmaker SL. A Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Excise Tax in California: Projected Benefits for … Continue reading “STUDY: A Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Excise Tax in California: Projected Benefits for Population Obesity and Health Equity”
The application deadline has passed. Thank you for your interest! The Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health is now seeking applicants for our Fall 2023 Leaders in Health cohort! Program Overview Leaders in Health is seeking applications from community practitioners and residents who are … Continue reading “Seeking Applicants for the Leaders in Health Fall 2023 Cohort”
A new study examines severe obesity prevalence among US adults by sociodemographic characteristics and by state after adjusting for self-report bias. Zhao L, Park S, Ward ZJ, Cradock AL, Gortmaker SL, Blanck HM. State-Specific Prevalence of Severe Obesity Among Adults in the US Using Bias Correction of Self-Reported Body Mass Index. Preventing Chronic Disease. 2023 Jul;20. … Continue reading “STUDY: State-Specific Prevalence of Severe Obesity Among Adults in the US Using Bias Correction of Self-Reported Body Mass Index”
A new study aims to estimate the 10-year cost-effectiveness of school-based BMI report cards, a commonly implemented program for childhood obesity prevention in the US. Poole MK, Gortmaker SL, Barrett JL, McCulloch SM, Rimm EB, Emmons KM, Ward ZJ, Kenney EL. The societal costs and health impacts on obesity of BMI report cards in US schools. Obesity (Silver … Continue reading “STUDY: The Societal Costs and Health Impacts on Obesity of BMI Report Cards in US Schools”
This quarter, we were delighted to host several coffee chats featuring a variety of speakers and topics, highlighting ways to promote nutrition, physical activity, and health equity through the adoption of evidence-based interventions. We also published some new resources and publications and are excited to share the release of a new podcast led by a … Continue reading “HPRC Quarterly Highlights: Q2 2023”
A new study identifies evidence-based healthy weight, nutrition, and physical activity strategies related to obesity prevention in large local health department Community Health Improvement Plans. Dupuis R, Reiner JF, Silver S, Barrett JL, Daly JG, Lee RM, Gortmaker SL, Cradock AL. Use of Evidence-Based Interventions to Promote Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity in Community Health Improvement … Continue reading “STUDY: Use of Evidence-Based Interventions to Promote Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity in Community Health Improvement Plans from Large Local Health Departments”
We received a new grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve the use of free sunscreen dispensers in Boston parks frequented by teens. We are seeking Teen Ambassadors from four Boston neighborhoods to help us to come up with teen-centered sun protection messages that can be on the top of the … Continue reading “Teen Ambassadors in Boston Needed for May & Summer!”
A new study contrasts 51 US cities’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, namely street reallocation criteria and messaging related to physical activity and active transportation during the early months of the pandemic. Abstract Introduction & research objectives The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted daily travel. This paper contrasts 51 US cities’ responses, namely street reallocation criteria … Continue reading “STUDY: Safe streets for some: A review of local active transportation responses across the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic”