Measures Registry Learning Modules: Helping You Understand Measurement Concepts and Approaches for Diet and Physical Activity Research

September 18, 2019

On September 18, 2019 NCCOR hosted a Connect & Explore webinar on the Measures Registry Learning Modules: Helping You Understand Measurement Concepts and Approaches for Diet and Physical Activity Research. NCCOR’s goal in introducing these Learning Modules is to provide...

From Purchase to Plate: Linking USDA Nutrition Data with Retail Scanner Data to Assess the Healthfulness of America’s Food-at-Home Purchases

May 23, 2019

On May 23, 2019, NCCOR hosted a Connect & Explore webinar to discuss the findings in a recent publication from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service called “Linking USDA Nutrition Databases to IRI Household-Based and Store-Based Scanner Data.” USDA...

America’s Eating Habits: Food Away From Home

November 6, 2018

On November 6, 2018 the National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research (NCCOR) hosted a Connect & Explore webinar titled, “America’s Eating Habits: Food Away From Home”. The webinar examined how food away from home (FAFH) plays a major role in...

Innovations in Behavioral Design to Enhance Active Living and Healthy Eating

October 23, 2018

On October 23, the National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research (NCCOR) hosted a Connect & Explore webinar titled, “Innovations in Behavioral Design to Enhance Active Living and Healthy Eating.” The webinar featured three speakers from the 2017 NCCOR-sponsored symposium at...

The Healthy Communities Study: How Community Programs and Polices are Related to Children’s Health

September 25, 2018

On September 25, 2018, NCCOR hosted a Connect & Explore webinar on The Healthy Communities Study: How Community Programs and Polices are Related to Children’s Health. The webinar provided a brief overview of the Healthy Communities Study, highlighted several findings...

Examining Declines in Childhood Obesity in Four Communities: Highlights from Six Papers Published in Childhood Obesity

April 30, 2018

On April 30, 2018, NCCOR hosted a Connect & Explore webinar on Examining Declines in Childhood Obesity in Four Communities: Highlights from Six Papers Published in Childhood Obesity. The webinar examined the multi-level approaches, including policies, across all jurisdictions to...

Collaborating for Impact: Lessons Learned from NCCOR

March 29, 2018

On March 29, NCCOR hosted a Connect & Explore webinar on Collaborating for Impact: Lessons Learned from NCCOR. The webinar highlighted NCCOR’s approach to building the field of childhood obesity research, showcased aspects of the collaborative model and included a...

Preventing Childhood Obesity in Latin America: An Agenda for Regional Research and Strategic Partnerships

February 27, 2018

On February 27, 2018, NCCOR hosted a Connect & Explore webinar on Preventing Childhood Obesity in Latin America: An Agenda for Regional Research and Strategic Partnerships. The webinar shared key areas for research and critical lessons learned in Latin America...

Introducing the Youth Compendium of Physical Activities: A Breakthrough Resource for Childhood Obesity Research

December 6, 2017

On December 6, 2017, NCCOR hosted a Connect & Explore webinar on the Youth Compendium of Physical Activities. The webinar highlighted information on youth energy costs and their dependency on age. Presenters also discussed the development of the Youth Compendium...

Built Environment Interventions to Increase Physical Activity: Community Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations

October 11, 2017

On October 11, 2017 NCCOR hosted a Connect & Explore webinar on Built Environment Interventions to Increase Physical Activity. The webinar highlighted recommendations from the Community Preventive Services Task Force report Physical Activity: Built Environment Approaches Combining Transportation System Interventions with...