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Physical Activity & Nutrition



Meetings & Workshops

Gene-Nutrition and Gene-Physical Activity Interactions in the Etiology of Obesity
Meeting Date: September 24-26, 2007

Developing a Framework for Evaluating Physical Activity Legislative Policies
Meeting date: April 2004
The purpose of this meeting was to provide clear directions and priorities for surveillance strategies for physical activity-related policies at the state level and to develop a framework for evaluating the impact of these policies on the environment and individual behavior.

Capturing Physical Activity and Diet in Real-Time Meeting
Meeting date: January 2004
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the conceptual aspects and the practical application of "real-time" methodology and associated technology to physical activity and nutrition research. Accordingly, this conference brought together nationally recognized content experts in the fields of physical activity, nutrition, technology, and research methodology to discuss these issues.

Reports & Publications

Bridging the Gap: Research Informing Practice and Policy for Healthy Youth Behavior
a supplement to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine
http://www.impacteen.org/publications_AJPMsupplement.htm

Louise C. Mâsse, PhD, Jamie F. Chriqui, PhD, James F. Igoe, MA, Audie A. Atienza, PhD, Judy Kruger, PhD, Harold W. Kohl III, PhD, Marcy M. Frosh, JD, Amy L. Yaroch, PhD. Development of a Physical Education–Related State Policy Classification System (PERSPCS). Am J Prev Med 2007;33(4S)

Louise C. Mâsse, PhD, Marcy M. Frosh, JD, Jamie F. Chriqui, PhD, Amy L. Yaroch, PhD, Tanya Agurs-Collins, PhD, RD, Heidi M. Blanck, PhD, Audie A. Atienza, PhD, Mary L. McKenna, PhD, RD, James F. Igoe, MA. Development of a School Nutrition–Environment State Policy Classification System (SNESPCS). Am J Prev Med 2007; 33(4S)

Resources & Contact Information

Contact:
Tanya Agurs-Collins, PhD, RD
collinsta@mail.nih.gov


Last Updated: May 12, 2008

 

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