University of Iowa
Prevention Research Center

Center’s Web site*

First funded: 2002

 

Core Research Focus

Empowering community organizations in rural Iowa to improve the health and quality of life of community residents.

 

Core Research Projects

Current (2004-2009)
Training Community-Based Organizations to Promote Physical Activity and Nutrition
Working with local businesses and organizations to create a community environment that promotes physical activity and healthy food choices.
Principal Investigator:
Faryle K. Nothwehr, faryle-nothwehr@uiowa.edu

Building Community Capacity to Prevent Underage Drinking
Teaching community-based organizations how to influence local policy and gather social support to prevent and control adolescents’ consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Principal Investigator:
N. Andrew Peterson, andrew-peterson@uiowa.edu

Past (2002-2004)
Health Promotion Program for Residents of Iowa

 

Contact Information

Center
University of Iowa
Prevention Research Center
Department of Community and Behavioral Health
E225A General Hospital
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

Principal Investigator
Linda Snetselaar, RD, PhD
Phone: (319) 384-5011
E-mail: linda-snetselaar@uiowa.edu

Center Director
Faryle K. Nothwehr, PhD
Phone: (319) 384-5391
Fax: (319) 384-5384
E-mail: faryle-nothwehr@uiowa.edu

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