Salud America! The RWJF Research Network to Prevent Obesity Among Latino Children
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To stimulate and support investigator-initiated research and build a field of researchers focused on preventing obesity among Latino children.
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Addressing Nutrition, Overweight and Obesity Among Latino Youth
December 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
This research brief examines the environmental, socioeconomic and cultural factors that influence nutrition, overweight and obesity among Latino youth.
Physical Activity, Overweight and Obesity Among Latino Youth
December 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
This brief summarizes research that examines environmental, socioeconomic and cultural factors related to physical activity and/or obesity among Latino youth to identify solutions for reversing the obesity epidemic.
Influence of Media on Overweight and Obesity Among Latino Youth
December 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
This research brief explores the relationships between media marketing and the health behaviors of Latino youth, particularly as these behaviors pertain to overweight and obesity.
Friends of the Children Founder Wins Purpose Prize
October 26, 2009 | News Release
Duncan Campbell, founder of Friends of the Children and RWJF grantee, was awarded a 2009 Purpose Prize today, which honors social entrepreneurs over 60 who are using their experience and passion to take on society's biggest challenges.
Household Instability, Area Poverty, and Obesity in Urban Mothers and Their Children
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Understanding the interaction of the home and neighborhood environments may be crucial for the implementation of successful obesity-control interventions. This article analyzes a study of household instability, neighborhood poverty levels and obesity risk in new mothers and their children.
Public Health Pipeline: The Future Generation of Public Health Professionals
October 9, 2005 | Program Result
The Public Health Pipeline Program supported efforts by two education organizations from 1998 to 2003 to build the capacity of educational systems to improve science education for students in grades six through nine.