Completed Projects

Title

Topic

Community-Based Cooking Classes for Children

Cooking/Culinary Arts; Nutrition / Diet

Evaluation of a Diet Rich in Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFAs) on Reduction of Visceral Fat in the Abdomen: A Pilot Study

Nutrition / Diet

Maine Obesity Primary Prevention Project

Obesity / Weight Management

Post-prandial Effects of High-polyphenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil on Endothelial Function in Adults at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial

Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*; Diabetes / Insulin Resistance; Nutrition / Diet

VITAHLS School Breakfast Focus Groups

Nutrition / Diet; School-based

Effects of Walnut Consumption on Endothelial Function in Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized, Controlled, Cross Over Trial

Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*

A Retrospective Cohort Study of Modified Citrus Pectin for the Prevention of Metastases in Prostate Cancer

CORP** Pilot Study

Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM) Outcomes Research Project (CORP)

Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Evaluation of Pilot Implementation of Components of PE4Life in Selected Schools in New Haven, Connecticut

Nutrition / Diet; Physical Activity

Meditation and Massage in End of Life (MIEL)

Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Prevalence and Patterns of Marijuana Use among Patients Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis

Complementary & Alternative Medicine; Multiple Sclerosis

Walnut Ingestion in Adults at Risk for Diabetes: Effects on Diet Quality, Body Composition, and Cardiac Risk Measures

Nutrition / Diet

Community Health Profile (CHP)

Community; Program or Product Development

A Yoga Intervention for Adults with Mild to Moderate Asthma

CORP** Pilot Study

Connecticut WISEWOMAN Project

Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*

Evaluation of the Full Plate Diet Weight Loss Work Site Program

Evaluation Services

Music Video Health Education Project

Health Promotion & Wellness; School-based

Promising Health Interventions Inventoried by a Network of Diverse Experts for Regional Application (PHINDER)

Health Promotion & Wellness; Program or Product Development

Wellness Initiatives For Improved Tomorrows (WINFIT)

Health Promotion & Wellness; Program or Product Development; Worksite Wellness

Effects of Fruit and Nut KIND Bars on Endothelial Function in Overweight Adults

Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*

Acute Nutrient Effects on Endothelial Function: A Randomized, Single-Blind Crossover Trial in Healthy Adults

Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*

Coronary Risk Factor Screening and Behavior Change in Women

Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*

Evidence-Based Guidelines for Obesity Prevention and Control: Optimizing Obesity Prevention Strategies (OOPS)

Obesity / Weight Management

Novel Interactive Cell phone technology for Health Enhancement (NICHE)

Diabetes / Insulin Resistance

Reaching Emotions through Arts-Based Creative Teaching (REACT)

Violence Prevention

Worksite Smoking Cessation Program: Creating Healthy and Nicotine-free Griffin Employees (CHANGE)

Program or Product Development; Smoking Cessation; Worksite Wellness

Effects of Acute and Sustained Ingestion of Cocoa on Endothelial Function in Adults with BMI between 25-35 kg/m2: A Randomized, Single Blind, Placebo Controlled, Trial

Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*

Addressing Chronic Conditions in Elementary and Secondary Schools (ACCESS)

Community; Health Promotion & Wellness; Program or Product Development; School-based

Dose and Response to Cocoa (DARC): A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial

Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*

Examining Community Partnerships for Prevention Research

Community

Nutrition Detectives / ABC for Fitness: Nutrition and Physical Activity Education for Elementary School Children

Nutrition / Diet; Physical Activity; School-based

Snacking, Satiety, and Weight: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Nutrition / Diet

Your Road to Health

Health Promotion & Wellness; Nutrition / Diet; Program or Product Development; School-based

Effects of Juice Plus+® Supplementation on Endothelial Function in Overweight Men: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*

Adolescent Smoking Cessation Program: Amity High School

Program or Product Development; Smoking Cessation

Drug-Free Communities Support Program Evaluation

Evaluation Services

Exploring Massage Benefits for ARthritis of the Knee (EMBARK)

Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Nutrition Navigation on-Line Edge (NnoLEDGE)

Nutrition / Diet

Systems Approach to Diabetes Prevention and Management

Diabetes / Insulin Resistance

Effects of Juice Plus+® Supplementation on Endothelial Function in Insulin Resistant Adults: A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Trial

Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*

Advancing School & Community Engagement Now for Disease Prevention (ASCEND)

Nutrition / Diet; Physical Activity; School-based

Eat to Row, Eat for Life

Community; Nutrition / Diet

Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program

Community; Cooking/Culinary Arts; Nutrition / Diet

NuVal Pilot Study in Ansonia Schools

Evaluation Services

Tailored Interventions for Smoking Cessation (TISC)

Smoking Cessation

Effects of Egg Ingestion on Endothelial Function in Hyperlipidemic Adults: A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Trial

Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*

Assessment of Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio as a Stable Lab Value for Hospitalized Patients: Changes in Lipid Levels (CLIPS)

Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*

Effects of a Cognitive Behavior Therapy-Based Immersion Obesity Treatment Program for Adolescents on Weight, Fitness, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: a Pilot Study

Evaluation Services

Health Advocacy for Diabetes Prevention

Community; Diabetes / Insulin Resistance

Obesity Prevention Program – State of CT Department of Public Health

Obesity / Weight Management
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