Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior 52nd Annual Conference
June 26, 2019
Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior
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Connect & Explore SNAP-Ed Evaluation Framework Q&A
October 11, 2016
As part of the popular Connect & Explore webinar series, NCCOR hosted a two-part feature on the SNAP-Ed Evaluation Framework. On August 18, the webinar titled “SNAP-Ed Evaluation Framework: Measuring […]
Read more >New report provides important data on health-related practices in secondary schools
October 22, 2015
Bridging the Gap has released a comprehensive report examining U.S. secondary school policies and practices related to nutrition, physical activity, and obesity prevention. The report, entitled School Policies and Practices […]
Read more >Influence of school architecture and design on healthy eating: Key findings from systematic review
June 2, 2015
With up to 50 percent of students’ daily energy intake occurring in the school building, schools are often the focus of targeted efforts to combat childhood obesity. Recent evidence has […]
Read more >Brief: How USDA’s research is making strides in healthy eating
April 27, 2015
Periodically, the National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research (NCCOR) will share examples of how members’ research is being applied for a variety of impacts. Today, our focus is on several […]
Read more >Fun and games help toddlers make healthy choices
December 2, 2014
By Kathleen Lees The last concern on children’s minds is eating healthy. Yet adding a little fun and games to the equation can make a dramatic difference when it comes […]
Read more >Food rules for toddlers may lead to healthy eating habits
November 28, 2014
Children have healthier diets when their parents place restrictions on what they can eat and train them to control their impulses, a new study suggests. The University at Buffalo researchers […]
Read more >How family dynamics at the dinner table affect kids’ weight
November 14, 2014
By Alice Park “Eat together” is a mantra that doctors and nutritionists use regularly when they talk with families about eating healthy and maintaining normal weight. Children who eat regular […]
Read more >One in four U.S. kids underestimate their weight
September 8, 2014
Many obese and overweight kids don’t see themselves that way, which makes achieving a healthy weight almost impossible, researchers report. In a new study, 27 percent of children and teens […]
Read more >New evidence on how weight, diet, and exercise can help reduce cancer risk
February 20, 2014
By Suzanne Allard Levingston Cutting your risk of cancer is no longer just about shunning tobacco. Be lean. Eat healthfully. Get active. Common-sense lifestyle strategies for lowering the risk of […]
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