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Research Project: Methods for Healthier Lifestyles to Reduce Diet-related Chronic Disease

Location: Responsive Agricultural Food Systems Research

Project Number: 3093-51000-001-000-D
Project Type: In-House Appropriated

Start Date: Apr 25, 2023
End Date: Apr 24, 2028

Objective:
Conduct behavioral research on single and multi-component interventions to identify effective methods for healthier lifestyles to reduce diet-related chronic disease.

Approach:
Researchers must develop a better understanding of the social, environmental, and cultural processes that guide individuals to adopt and sustain healthful food choices, eating behaviors, and physical activity patterns such as those recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The results of this research will contribute to NP107 Action Plan Component 4: Prevention of obesity and obesity related diseases. Problem Statement 4B: Develop and Evaluate Strategies to Prevent Obesity and Obesity-Related Diseases.