1. USDA Announces Grants for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs

USDA Announces Grants for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs

USDA’s NIFA has announced the award of $9 million in grants, through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), to develop childhood obesity intervention programs through colleges and universities in 12 states and Puerto Rico. NIFA anticipates making $42 million available over the next five years for the AFRI Childhood Obesity Prevention Challenge Area. 

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National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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Department of Agriculture
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Health and Nutrition