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Project

Addressing Health Literacy and Numeracy to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Center:

FL-Mailman Center for Child Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2013

Contact Information:

Alan Delamater
[email protected]
305-243-6857

Project Description:

Addressing Health Literacy and Numeracy to Prevent Childhood Obesity The aim of the study is to assess the efficacy of a low literacy/numeracy-oriented intervention aimed at teaching pediatric resident physicians to promote healthy family lifestyles and prevent overweight among young children (age 0-2) and their families in under-resourced communities.

Keyword(s):

Addressing Health Literacy and Numeracy to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Core Function(s):

Area of Emphasis

Child Care-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National

Funding Source: