Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity
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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…
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STUDY: State-Specific Prevalence of Severe Obesity Among Adults in the US Using Bias Correction of Self-Reported Body Mass Index
A new study examines severe obesity prevalence among US adults by sociodemographic characteristics and by state after adjusting for self-report bias. Abstract IntroductionAdults with severe obesity are at increased risk…
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STUDY: The Societal Costs and Health Impacts on Obesity of BMI Report Cards in US Schools
A new study aims to estimate the 10-year cost-effectiveness of school-based BMI report cards, a commonly implemented program for childhood obesity prevention in the US. Abstract ObjectiveThis study aimed to…
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HPRC Quarterly Highlights: Q2 2023
This quarter, we were delighted to host several coffee chats featuring a variety of speakers and topics, highlighting ways to promote healthy eating, active living, and healthy weight through the…
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STUDY: Use of Evidence-Based Interventions to Promote Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity in Community Health Improvement Plans from Large Local Health Departments
A new study identifies evidence-based healthy weight, nutrition, and physical activity strategies related to obesity prevention in large local health department Community Health Improvement Plans. Abstract We sought to identify…
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STUDY: Safe streets for some: A review of local active transportation responses across the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic
A new study contrasts 51 US cities’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, namely street reallocation criteria and messaging related to physical activity and active transportation during the early months of…
