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Research Plan
THE RESEARCH PLAN: The Delta Obesity Prevention Research Unit consists of three major phases:
The FIRST is a series of surveys to assess the nutrition and health needs of the Delta.
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Key Informant Survey
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FOODS Validation Study (1997)
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FOODS 2000 - Nutrition Assessment Survey I (NAS I)
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Focus Group Study
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Community Assessment Survey
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Food Frequency Development |
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In the SECOND phase, selected residents of the Delta region will be followed for several years to track changes in their nutrition and health.
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Nutrition Assessment Survey (NAS II) |
The THIRD phase is directed toward carrying out intervention programs to improve the nutrition and health of the men, women, and children of the Delta region.
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Pilot Intervention in Summer Food Service Program Using Stages of Change
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Obesity Prevention Program for After-School Care
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Preschool Intervention to Increase Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
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Last Modified: 09/09/2008
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