Obesity Prevention & Control in Community Recreation Centers
is a 5-year project involving the design, implementation and evaluation of a recreation center-focused obesity prevention and control program for 7-9 year old children and their families that targets physical activity and eating behaviors.

San Diego State University was funded to complete this innovative project by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Researchers at San Diego State University will collaborate with community recreation center staff and administrators, families, pediatricians, and community health advocates to better understand physical activity and eating behaviors of children.

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9245 Sky Park Ct., Ste. 224
San Diego, CA 92123
Ph: 619-594-3247
Fx: 619-594-2998

John Elder, Ph.D., M.P.H
Principal Investigator

Don Slymen, Ph.D.
Co-Principal Investigator

Christine Wood, M.D.
Co-Investigator

Vinod Sasidharan, Ph.D.
Co-Investigator

Guadalupe Ayala, Ph.D., M.P.H
Co-Investigator

Thom McKenzie, Ph.D.
Co-Principal Investigator

Michelle Zive, R.D.
Nutrition Consultant

Jamie Moody, M.S.
Project Manager

Julie Pickrel, M.P.H.
Measurement Director

Carrie Ornelas, B.A.
Administrative Assistant
Ph: 619-594-3247

Lisa White, B.S.
Measurement Assistant