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A mobile health and wellness coaching intervention for weight loss

by William Cahalin | Sep 10, 2015 | Research Spotlight

More than two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese, conditions that are associated with poor health and increased medical costs. Modest weight loss, if sustained, can significantly improve health. To achieve this, health behavior change is necessary, and...

Using GIS to map the ‘food environment’

by William Cahalin | Sep 10, 2015 | Research Spotlight

Yingru Li’s findings suggest that policymakers and planners need to improve community food environments in low-income, minority communities When the average person hears about GIS, he or she is probably thinking about getting directions from one point to another...

Childhood Obesity and KidCheck screening in Alabama schools

by William Cahalin | Feb 9, 2015 | Research Spotlight

Obesity Working Group chair Bonnie Sanderson takes a closer look at KidCheck data Nationwide, nearly one third of school-aged children are considered overweight or obese. In at least one county in Alabama that percentage is much higher, according to the KidCheck...

The association between body weight, value of the future and dietary behavior

by William Cahalin | Feb 4, 2015 | Research Spotlight

Kim Garza reports on preliminary results of a cross-sectional survey of Auburn University students and employees People who are overweight insist they want to lose pounds, but they often fail to limit food intake or get the necessary exercise. Numerous factors affect...

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