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Organization: |
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Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation |
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Location: |
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Little Rock |
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Grant Year: |
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2006 |
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Grant Amount: |
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$149,974 |
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Project Description: |
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Community Focused School-based Obesity Prevention program provides the Little Rock School District with an obesity prevention curriculum. |
Outcomes
- Produced “Healthy Eating and Exercise Curriculum” instructor’s manual.
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Produced “Student Handbook” on nutrition and exercise.
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Data still being analyzed on students' changes in eating behavior, BMI, blood pressure, etc.
Lives Affected
258 students participated in nine-week curriculum.
Findings presented to 550 school nurses and 200 conference attendees.
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