Grants

Examining environmental influences on child dietary and physical activity behaviors

To support analysis of the California Health Interview Survey of 2005, and to identify the modifiable policy and environmental forces that promote healthy weight in childhood.

Grant Details

Amount Awarded $394,182.00

Awarded on: 11/29/2006

Time frame: 12/1/2006 - 11/30/2009

Grant Number: 58107

Grantee

University of California, Los Angeles, Center for Health Policy Research

Suite 1550
10960 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA

Website

Susan H. Babey
Project Director

310-794-6961
Email

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