National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research | National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research

NCAOM 2022

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This National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, discover NCCOR's growing list of trusted, free tools for scientists, students, and public health practitioners. You can select research measures, plan program evaluations, and even advocate for activity-friendly communities with NCCOR.

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AFC Announcement

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NCCOR's newest tool will help public health practitioners, decision makers, and community members make the business case for investing in activity-friendly environments.

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Create Thriving, Activity-Friendly Communities

2021 Annual Report

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Learn how NCCOR advanced the field of childhood obesity research in 2021, with a special focus on creating healthy environments.

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CHWP Toolkit

National Childhood Obesity Awareness month

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NCCOR's newest toolkit and resource library offer a detailed look at how to conduct effective evaluations of childhood healthy weight programs.

Improve Your Program's Effectiveness!

ATS White Paper

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Discover the key challenges and suggested next steps related to surveillance and measurement of youth active travel to school.

NCCOR white paper explores how to improve ATS research

COVID 19

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Learn more abou the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related legislation on the early care and education system.

New NCCOR Resources Examine the Impact of COVID-19 among Child Care Programs

Childhood Obesity Resources Related to COVID-19

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Whether you are a teacher, parent, researcher, or practitioner, we all have a role to play in keeping kids healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out these resources!

Childhood Obesity Resources Related to COVID-19

NCCOR Student Hub

Our quarterly student e-newsletter connects you to free tools and resources that can support your schoolwork and research.

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Connect & Explore Archived

NCCOR and its partners have published more than 60 peer-reviewed research articles. You can access the full list on the link below.

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Grant Proposals

The Measures Registry will strengthen your proposal and save you time by finding customized measures for your childhood obesity research!

Working on an upcoming grant proposal?