Completed Projects / Study Materials

Obesity-related Research in Adolescents: Nutrition & Physical Activity Programs

All's Well That Eats Well -Theater production for children to encourage the consumption of fruits and vegetables. The play is for 1st 6th grade students and includes follow-up activities for the classroom and family.

CATCH: Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health - Classroom, parent, cafeteria, and PE program that decreased the consumption of high fat foods and increased physical activity among 3rd through 5th grade students in a national evaluation.

5-A-Day Cafeteria Power Plus - A randomized school-based study that evaluated an environmental intervention to increase sales of lower fat foods in secondary school cafeterias.

5-A-Day Power Plus - School-based program that increased the fruit and vegetable intake of 4th and 5th grade urban students.

GEMS: Girls health Enhancement Multi-Site Program - An obesity-prevention study that included the evaluation of an after-school intervention for 8-10 year old African-American girls and their families that emphasized increased regular physical activity and decreased consumption of soda pop and high fat snacks.

Pathways - School and family program for 3rd through 5th grade American Indian students that increased the consumption of lower fat foods and increased physical activity in order to prevent obesity and diabetes.

TACOS: Trying Alternative Cafeteria Options at School - School cafeteria program that promoted lower-fat a la carte foods and incorporated student-based promotions targeting lower-fat food items.

TEENS: Teens Eating for Energy and Nutrition in School - Classroom, parent, and school-wide program for 7th and 8th grade students that promoted an eating pattern lower in fat and higher in fruits and vegetables.