Moving Beyond Cancer in NOLA: Newsletter from Tulane Research Center

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June 14th, 2017

Issue 46

Makin' Groceries study identifies keys to a healthier diet

When residents of two New Orleans neighborhoods tended to shop at a farmer’s market or prepare food at home, they also tended to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, according to a recently published study by the Tulane Prevention Research Center (PRC).Click here for more on this study

	If you serve it, will they eat? June 13, 2017 When it comes to healthy eating for kids, public health experts often look to schools for answers because children spend much of their time and consume much of their calories there. And thanks to national childhood obesity initiatives over… Continued
	Tulane PRC receives grant to support long-standing local committee for healthy food access June 08, 2017 Building on its history to improve the availability of fresh, healthy foods in New Orleans, the Tulane Prevention Research Center (PRC) was recently awarded funding from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation to support the work of the New Orleans… Continued
	Tulane graduate student works with community to enhance greenway June 05, 2017 As New Orleans continues to roll forward new initiatives to create a more active and healthy community, one Tulane graduate had the opportunity to support one – the city's longest linear public park – as part of Tulane Prevention… Continued
	Staff Spotlight June 02, 2017 Megan Knapp, MPH, is a doctoral student and research assistant at the Tulane Prevention Research Center (PRC). She supervises data entry and assists with PRC activities that aim to reduce or prevent overweight and obesity in the Greater New… Continued
	PRC network hosts Food and Obesity Symposium June 02, 2017 More than 100 people gathered in Philadelphia this spring to discuss the availability and marketing of healthy and unhealthy food in their communities. The University of Pennsylvania Prevention Research Center (UPenn PRC) hosted the day-long symposium "Accelerating Policies &… Continued
	Message from the Director June 02, 2017 Lots of exciting stuff coming up. The Tulane Prevention Research Center is hosting two parties and we look forward to seeing you there. The Movin' for LIFE 9th Ward Family Fun Fest will be held at St. Mary of… Continued
	Community Partner Updates June 02, 2017 See what our Community Advisory Board (CAB) members and partners have been up to! Click on the photo for a gallery of pictures and read updates below. To find out more about our partners, click here to visit our… Continued
	Tulane Bike Share Survey June 02, 2017 The Tulane University community is being asked to voice their opinions and thoughts about bike share on and near Tulane’s uptown and downtown campuses. What is the Tulane Bike Share Survey? The Tulane Bike Share Survey will help us… Continued
	Nutrition Bites: Making Smart Food Choices at Festivals June 01, 2017 As the summer months approach, so do a wide variety of food and music festivals. The summer includes French Market Creole Tomato Festival, ESSENCE Festival, Satchmo SummerFest, and the list goes on and on. With so many delicious food… Continued
	Active Steps: Treadmill vs. Sidewalk June 01, 2017 Where Should I Run? If you are a runner, you may have wondered if running on the treadmill is as effective as running outside. Running or jogging is considered vigorous-intensity activity which means that you are breathing hard and… Continued