Urban Agriculture
Food Environment Research , Special Interest Projects (SIPs)
Published: December 20, 2010
Watch as City Council President, Arnie Fielkow, interviews Tulane PRC Director, Diego Rose, about healthy food access in New Orleans on ArnieTV. <iframe src=“http://player.vimeo.com/video/17823323” width=“400” height=“300” frameborder=“0”></iframe><p><a href=“http://vimeo.com/17823323”>Urban Agriculture</a> from <a href=“http://vimeo.com/fielkow”>Arnie Fielkow</a> on <a href=“http://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p>
CDC shows lower count on food illnesses
Published: December 16, 2010
There may be fewer foodborne illness in the country than we previously thought – almost 40 percent less, in fact. And it’s due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s counts becoming more precise.
Working out in 20s pays off in the 40s
Published: December 15, 2010
People who maintain high levels of physical activity as young adults, especially women, gain significantly less weight in middle age, new research shows.Staying active wasn’t enough to entirely prevent age-related weight gain.But men who reported taking part in moderate to vigorous activity nearly every day gained six pounds less on average after 20 years of follow-up than their less active …
Study: Youth sports often don't meet kids' weekly exercise requirement
Published: December 15, 2010
Parents who sign their kids up for youth sports leagues need to know: That’s not enough to ensure youngsters get the physical…
Obesity Rising Across All Income Levels: CDC
Published: December 14, 2010
TUESDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) — Two reports from the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics show that the obesity epidemic is hitting young and older Americans across the economic spectrum.
Obama administration tackles obesity
Published: December 14, 2010
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius talks to Matt Frei about the changes the Obama administration wants to bring to America’s school lunch lines.
Obesity thins out recruits
Published: December 14, 2010
WASHINGTON — Forget Too Big to Fail. How about Too Fat to Fight? That’s just what is happening to America, First Lady Michelle Obama starkly warned yesterday. “More than one in four young people are unqualified for military service because of their weight,” she said at a DC public…
Culture Wars: How Junk Food and Obesity Became Politicized
Published: December 13, 2010
The reasons for a red state/blue state divide when it comes to food? Big Agriculture, in part, as this Q & A explains.
2010-12-13 08:00:00.0 - A Statement by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey on the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
Published: December 13, 2010
The following is a statement by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, regarding the signing of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act:Today marks a major step forward in efforts to prevent both childhood…
Why obesity is a national security threat - CNN International
Published: December 06, 2010
<table border=“0” cellpadding=“2” cellspacing=“7”><tr><td width=“80” align=“center” valign=“top”></td><td valign=“top”><br /><div><img alt=”“ height=“1” width=“1” /></div><div><a href=“http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHvBCuyW5WNEMgiuUpPr8gUhvfF4Q&url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/12/06/frum.obesity.military/”><b>Why <b>obesity</b> is a national security threat</b></a><br /><b>CNN International</b><br />But even as this particular culture war seems headed to resolution, a new emerging cultural divide is tearing at military efficiency: <b>obesity</b> and overweight <b>…</b><br /><br /><a href=“http://news.google.com/news/more?pz=1&ned=us&ncl=d5gn5j5J6CMGFvM”><nobr><b></b></nobr></a></div></td></tr></table>
Study Sheds New Light on Childhood Obesity Epidemic
Published: December 06, 2010
ACSM journal article probes relationship between childhood obesity, physical activity
Two Sides of the Same Coin - Center For American Progress
Published: December 06, 2010
<table border=“0” cellpadding=“2” cellspacing=“7”><tr><td width=“80” align=“center” valign=“top”><a href=“http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF9p4ip5_6a2eXJfc1LElGSToF7hQ&url=http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/12/the-house-finally-passes-child-nutrition-act-finally.php”><img src=“http://nt3.ggpht.com/news/tbn/X0FMI0sbv7TnTM/6.jpg” alt=”“ border=“1” width=“80” height=“80” /><br />Treehugger</a></td><td valign=“top”><br /><div><img alt=”“ height=“1” width=“1” /></div><div><a href=“http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEZFMmLeWxfLYCz13AV1248HgeDjg&url=http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2010/12/child_hunger.html”><b>Two Sides of the Same Coin</b></a><br /><b>Center For American Progress</b><br />Dr. Mariana Chilton, director of Witnesses to Hunger, describes the paradox of hunger and <b>obesity</b> that afflicts many young children in low-income households <b>…</b><br /><a href=“http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFstl388VxuYwO1ZQSHHpmrlqSnKA&url=http://www.thisdishisvegetarian.com/2010/12/1154child-nutrition-bill-passes-house.html”>Child Nutrition bill passes House of Representatives</a><nobr>This Dish Is Veg</nobr><br /><a href=“http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGsyBPbT6_3VGuZBfIE-BybLF36vw&url=http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_16776753”>Lawmakers focus on feeding kids well</a><nobr>Contra Costa Times</nobr><br…
Researchers Study Impact of Changes to WIC Package on New Orleans Food Environment
Published: December 03, 2010
Researchers at the Prevention Research Center (PRC) at Tulane University are examining whether healthy changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) influence the food supply in WIC-authorized and non-WIC stores throughout New Orleans. The addition of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and reduced-fat milk to the WIC package led researchers to question if changes in demand among WIC recipients would result in an increased supply of these items…
Congress sends child nutrition bill to Obama - The Associated Press
Published: December 02, 2010
<table border=“0” cellpadding=“2” cellspacing=“7”><tr><td width=“80” align=“center” valign=“top”><a href=“http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGxygwzkDmOq6dzoLMye-b-9KDIcA&url=http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/12/02/congress_sends_child_nutrition_bill_to_obama/”><img src=“http://nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/htIGFzOynCAv1M/6.jpg” alt=”“ border=“1” width=“80” height=“80” /><br />Boston Globe</a></td><td valign=“top”><br /><div><img alt=”“ height=“1” width=“1” /></div><div><a href=“http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF1m7EVTztpW1Ogqvt2a5vVqojzGw&url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gKwqktlypTuwsO0faFYiGsN-8tVA?docId%3D333fa65f656c4dfe9256231c97a66b49”><b>Congress sends child nutrition bill to Obama</b></a><br /><b>The Associated Press</b><br /><b>…</b> Thursday by the House and sent to the president, part of first lady Michelle Obama's campaign to end childhood hunger and fight childhood <b>obesity</b>. <b>…</b><br /><a href=“http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF19owFCTDaHLssVVw-ZKmBsjWcAA&url=http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/12/02/child-nutrition-bill-michelle-obama-backed-heads-to-president-fo/”>Child Nutrition Bill Michelle Obama Backed Heads to President For Signing</a><nobr>Politics Daily</nobr><br /><a href=“http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHRgMk6gdlkSnXErTM4jDFOEWrmzQ&url=http://www.modernmom.com/hottopic/2010/dec/2/congress-passes-child-nutrition-bill”>Congress Passes Child…
Food Security Wanes as World Warms
Published: December 02, 2010
Global warming may have begun outpacing ability of farmers to adapt.
Obesity, And Being Even A Little Overweight, Increases Health Risks
Published: December 02, 2010
What’s Your Reaction? NEW YORK — Lugging around a few extra pounds? One of the largest studies to look at health and weight finds that you don’t have to be obese to raise your risk of premature death. Merely being overweight carries some risk, too.
Welcome to Our New, Web 2.0 Site
Core Research
Published: December 02, 2010
The Prevention Research Center (PRC) at Tulane University is pleased to introduce our new, Web 2.0 site. Prc.tulane.edu features a host of search capabilities to make it easier for users to find content by navigating by topic or internally using the site’s search function. Powerful images of New Orleans built environment, school garden programs, related events and opportunities to be active can be seen throughout the site. Photo essays bring challenges to combating New Orleans…
Recent summit hopes to get children moving - Walk and Roll puts focus on obesity epidemic
Special Interest Projects (SIPs)
Published: December 02, 2010
With one of the nation’s highest adult obesity rates and almost one in three children in the city overweight, health statistics are constantly weighing against New Orleans. Now, the city is coming together to reverse the trend. On a recent Saturday, advocates, government officials, school leaders and citizens gathered at the Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center on Lafitte Street for the inaugural Walk and Roll Louisiana summit. The day was designed to raise awareness of the…
State of Walking and Biking Infrastructure in New Orleans
Physical Activity Research
Published: December 01, 2010
Walking or bicycling for transportation and recreation are great ways to stay active, be healthy and protect the environment. Yet, the state of our sidewalks, bike paths and curb ramps can make it easy or difficult for folks to get around. This short photo essay highlights areas of New Orleans infrastructure that need improvement, as well as examples of streets that are friendly for walking, biking and for people with disabilities.
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