Education

Serving as a center for the education to community members, medical students, residents, physicians and others in the area of childhood and adolescent obesity in Hawaii.
Education
Research

Supporting community-based participatory methods and the socio-ecologic approach to childhood obesity research in Hawaii.
Research
Research and Education Targeting Childhood Obesity

Providing collaborative and multi-disciplinary leadership in research and education targeting childhood and adolescent obesity in Hawaii to improve the health and wellness of Hawaii’s families now and for future generations.
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Research

Current Projects

Children's Healthy Living Project
Pili 'Aina Project: Partnerships to Overcome Obesity
Ho'ala - Fighting Obesity in Hawaii County
Hawaii Health Matters

Research Resources

Center for Native and Pacific Health Disparities Research
Pacific Diabetes Education Program (PDEP)
Hawaii State Department of Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hawaii Department of Human Services Databook
A Community of Contrasts, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders

Funding Opportunities

2016 RTRN Small Grants Program
NCOOR Funding Opportunities
Weight Watchers International Obesity Research Grants

Education

2012-2013 “Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research” course is now open.

Pediatric Obesity Prevention Training

Study Endorses Lipid Screening in Kids

Nutrition and Obesity Prevention CME/CE

A Focus on Childhood Obesity in California

Nutrition and Obesity Prevention CME/CE

Physical Activity Yields Better Academic Peformance in Children

Nutrition and Obesity Prevention CME/CE

An Evaluation of Mother-Centered Anticipatory Guidance to Reduce Obesogenic Infant Feeding Behaviors

Nutrition and Obesity Prevention CME/CE

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