IntroductionHealth disparities exist between rural and urban residents; in particular, rural
residents have higher rates of chronic diseases and obesity. Evidence supports the …

Purpose: Rural residents are at greater risk of obesity than urban and suburban residents.
Failure to meet physical activity and healthy eating recommendations play a role. Emerging …

Methods The review was guided by a list of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Recommended Community Strategies and Measurements to Prevent Obesity in the United …

Background The home and neighborhood environments may be important in obesity
prevention by virtue of food availability, food preparation, cues and opportunities for physical …

Disparities in physical activity and health outcomes exist between urban and rural youth.
School settings can be utilized to promote physical activity in youth regardless of urban …

With the significant decrease in physical activity rates, the importance of intervention
programs in the schools, where children spend a significant part of the day, has become …

Background Obesity is a major threat to the health of the nation. The prevalence of obesity 1,
2 and its associated health risks are well documented. 3, 4 Known determinants of obesity …

Despite the recognition that environments play a role in shaping physical activity and
healthy eating behaviors, relatively little research has focused on rural homes and …

The goals of the Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program (CCROPP) are to
promote safe places for physical activity, increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables, and …

Approximately two thirds of US adults and one fifth of US children are obese or overweight.
During 1980--2004, obesity prevalence among US adults doubled, and recent data indicate …