Promoting healthy lifestyles for children & families

Projects

2007 California Childhood Obesity Conference: Proceedings

The 2007 California Childhood Obesity Conference (CCOC ‘07), held in Anaheim, California, addressed the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic. The primary focus was on prevention strategies aimed at high risk and low-income communities.

Funder: 
Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation
Project Dates: 
2006 - 2007
Associated Conference: 
2007 California Childhood Obesity Conference

Documentation of Accomplishments and Identification of Strengths and Weaknesses of Community Coalitions Attempting to Impact Pediatric Overweight

This project maintained communication with county coalitions that had been supported by past Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program (FSNEP) grants and established communication with other state and local coalitions posted on the Center for Weight and Health web site. It documented the accomplishments, and evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of the coalitions.

Funder: 
United States Department of Agriculture / Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program
Collaborator: 
University of California Cooperative Extension
Project Dates: 
2004 - 2005