This core focuses on the promotion of healthy lifestyles and the prevention of obesity in children and families through nutrition and physical activity.

Core Leadership

News articles on core research

• College receives $4.8 million grant to prevent rural childhood obesity
• Parent's perceptions of their child's competence linked to physical activity
• Study: Home-based child care meeting nutritional standards: widespread use of TV a concern
• Oregon could set standards for diet and exercise at day care centers

Stories on core research and programs

• Cheer them on! Support is more important than being a role model to keep kids active.
• Get moving: Starting early is key to preventing obesity (pdf)
• Not Just for 50 minutes, for a lifetime (pdf)
  
• Fitness and Food Choices for Winners (pdf)
• Play outdoors when weather permits (pdf)