PRC Program Update - New Feature Stories, Research in Brief, and Presentations

PRC Program Update - New Feature Stories, Research in Brief, and Presentations

PRC Program Update - New Feature Stories, Research in Brief, and Presentations

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent this bulletin at 05/01/2013 08:54 AM EDT

 New Feature Stories

•  Read about how several PRCs are using the Body & Soul program to promote healthy food choices among participating African American church members.
• Read about how the University of South Carolina PRC’s Physical Activity and Public Health Course is training health department professionals and post graduate researchers in exercise science and public health evidence-based practices.

New Research in Brief

• PRC researchers are taking an environmental approach to address childhood obesity by evaluating the impact of providing drinking water to youth.

Featured Presentations

• Read summaries of research findings from 13 PRCs that were highlighted during a four-part seminar series held at CDC this past fall.