Active Living Research, a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is involved in the prevention of childhood obesity in low-income and high-risk racial and ethnic communities. The program supports research that examines the influence of the environment on the lifestyles of children and their families. It supports experts in the fields, such as medicine, recreation, urban planning, behavioral sciences, child care, and public health and administration to work together to identify methods for increasing physical activity and preventing obesity among children and their families. The organization s annual provides a forum for grantees and other investigators to share findings and learn about the latest trends in active living. Active Living Research is located in San Diego.
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