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Factors Influencing the Use of Recreational Centers and Parks for Physical Activity by African-American Adolescents As part of her doctoral dissertation and with an Active Living Research grant, Amy Vastine Ries interviewed 48 African-American teens in Baltimore, and observed teenagers at 24 public recreational facilities.	Grantee profiles	02/07/2008
Planning and Siting New Public School Facilities in California Jeffrey M. Vincent used his Active Living Research dissertation grant to explore how school locations affect neighborhood development and active living.	Grantee profiles	02/07/2008
A Study of Leisure Time Physical Activity in Public Parks in Diverse Communities Myron F. Floyd's involvement in researching physical activity and parks began with the Active Living Research call for proposals.	Grantee profiles	02/07/2008
Investigating the Community Environment as a Predictor of Patterns of Adolescent Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Melissa Nelson used her Active Living Research dissertation grant to explore health and community characteristics that influence adolescent activity patterns.	Grantee profiles	02/07/2008
The Philadelphia Story Innovative program brings affordable healthy foods to underserved communities.	Grantee stories video, Grantee profiles	01/31/2008
Exploring Environmental and Policy Strategies to Promote Healthy Eating Among Children Nutrition scientist Mary Story, a leader in the field of childhood obesity and director of Healthy Eating Research, a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, recently received a Medallion Award from the American Dietetic Association in recognition of...	Grantee profiles	12/04/2007
Exploring Obesity-Prevention Solutions for the Most Vulnerable The African-American Collaborative Obesity Research Network (AACORN) brings together scholars, researchers and community-based experts to share their knowledge of obesity and related health issues affecting African-American communities.	Grantee profiles	07/31/2007
Integrating Physical Activity into Daily Routines Active Living Research supports research to identify environmental factors and policies that influence physical activity.	Grantee profiles	06/13/2007
Joe Thompson, M.D. Pediatrician and Associate Professor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Director of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, and Surgeon General, State of Arkansas	Grantee profiles	10/19/2006
Majora Carter Named MacArthur Foundation Fellow Carter and colleagues are working to improve air quality and increase opportunities for physical activity in the South Bronx.	Grantee profiles	09/22/2005

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