Sentences with phrase «projects on childhood obesity»

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Michelle Obama took on childhood obesity and other projects.

Researchers on this project included lead author Ian M. Paul, Jennifer S. Savage and Michele E. Marini, Center for Childhood Obesity Research, Penn State College of Health and Human Development and others.

Current research projects focus on the process and outcomes of food system localisation in a globalising environment, the sustainability implications of a large scale transition to agriculturally derived bio-fuels, the effects of school and community context on childhood obesity, and the micro-politics of animal welfare in alternative livestock systems.

However, a study of children led by Harvard Medical School based on Project Viva of Massachusetts is now showing a link between childhood obesity and juvenile liver health problems.

It grew out of the successes of the Ending Childhood Obesity (ECO) Project and the construction of Charlee's Kitchen, a teaching kitchen donated by Bob and Charlee Moore, on the campus of NUNM inside of Helfgott Research Center.

She has worked on projects addressing several issues around maternal and child health, including substance use, tobacco cessation, childhood obesity policy, and community development.

The primary subject matter focus of this collaborative effort will be delivered via a variety of activities that are designed to enhance knowledge on healthy living, inspire creative thinking, make physical activity fun and exciting, as well as demonstrate the effectiveness of positive relationships resulting in youth making healthy life choices.The selected program model for this project addresses the REE Challenge Area Goal 4: Nutrition and Childhood Obesity and will focus on Objective 4.2 - Promote Healthy Diet and Physical Activity Behaviors.