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Healthy Weight Research Network (HWRN) Grant Renewal (July 2016-June 2021)

Center:
MA-Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year:
2019
Contact Information:
Carol Curtin
[email protected]
774-455-6527
Project Description:
This project aims to develop, coordinate and implement a research agenda to promote healthy weight in children with ASD/DD via interdisciplinary research. The HW-RN will: (1) conduct research to improve knowledge about the prevalence of obesity, key risk factors, and obesity-related secondary health conditions among youth with ASD/DD; (2) engage in formative work on the barriers to physical activity and healthy eating; (3) conduct efficacy/feasibility studies on interventions designed to prevent/reduce excessive weight among youth with ASD/DD; (4) leverage funding support for research that will fulfill the aims of the HW-RN research agenda; and (5) disseminate findings to broad research, clinical, public health, and lay audiences.
Keyword(s):
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
National
Funding Source:
Federal
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
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