Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity
Working with communities to promote healthy eating and active living.
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Boston, MA 02215
News
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STUDY: Cost-effectiveness of Improved WIC Food Package for Preventing Childhood Obesity
A new CHOICES study determines the cost-effectiveness of changes to WIC’s nutrition standards in 2009 for preventing obesity and to estimate impacts on socioeconomic and racial/ethnic inequities. Abstract Background &…
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STUDY: Economic evaluation of strategies to ensure safer drinking water in the homes of families with young children
A new study combined single-case study review methods and economic evaluation for six US policies or programs that address lead, nitrates, or arsenic in drinking water from private wells or…
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2023: Year in Review
The HPRC team is excited to share this reflection on all our successes in 2023. From highlighting our research in a poster for APHA’s Annual Meeting to re-releasing the CHOICES…
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Announcing the CHOICES National Action Kit 2.0
The CHOICES Project team is excited to announce the launch of the CHOICES National Action Kit 2.0! This is a re-launch of the CHOICES National Action Kit, originally released in…
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HPRC Quarterly Highlights: Q3 2023
This quarter, we published a new research brief from our Massachusetts-CHOICES Core Research project highlighting an evidence-based intervention. We also updated and relaunched our OSNAP website, published a variety of…
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STUDY: US drinking water quality: Exposure risk profiles for seven legacy and emerging contaminants
A new study summarizes exposure risk profiles and health effects for seven legacy and emerging drinking water contaminants or contaminant groups. Abstract BackgroundAdvances in drinking water infrastructure and treatment throughout…
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Announcing the New Out-of-School Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative (OSNAP) Website!
The team at the Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity is excited to announce the newly refreshed OSNAP.org, a site dedicated to sharing resources for creating healthier out-of-school…
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STUDY: Cost-Effectiveness of Calorie Labeling at Large Fast-Food Chains Across the U.S.
A new study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of calorie labeling at large U.S. fast-food chains. Abstract IntroductionCalorie labeling of standard menu items has been implemented at large restaurant chains across the…
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STUDY: A Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Excise Tax in California: Projected Benefits for Population Obesity and Health Equity
A new study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of a hypothetical 2-cent-per-ounce excise tax in California (CA) and implications for population health and health equity. Abstract IntroductionAmid the successes of local sugar-sweetened…
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Seeking Applicants for the Leaders in Health Fall 2023 Cohort
The application deadline has passed. Thank you for your interest! The Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health is…