Obesogenic Behaviors and Weight Outcomes
Applications using the ATUS and Eating Module Welcome
National Cancer Institute is delighted to announce new obesity policy-related research funding opportunities, issued by NCI, NHLBI, NICHD, OBSSR, and CDC.
Grant applications are encouraged that propose to:
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<li>Foster multidisciplinary research that will evaluate how policies (federal, state and school district levels) can influence school physical activity and nutrition environments, youths’ obesogenic behaviors (e.g., nutrition and physical activity behaviors), and weight outcomes;</li>
<li>Understand how schools are implementing these policies and examine multi-level influences on adoption and implementation at various levels (e.g. federal, state, school district, and school); and</li>
<li>Understand the synergistic or counteractive effect of school nutrition and physical activity polices on the home and community environment and body weight.</li>
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Additional details are available at the links below. Note that standard receipt dates apply.