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Our Goals

Prioritizing Gold-standard Research

Prioritizing gold-standard, rigorous and transparent research, including randomized-controlled and longitudinal cohort studies on nutrition and physical activity during pregnancy, infancy, and childhood, addressing childhood chronic diseases before they even begin.

Establishing Open Source Datasets

Establishing open source datasets from prior and ongoing studies to expand the understanding of which lifestyle and environmental factors are driving the development of chronic diseases. Providing data to a wide range of stakeholders (including the public), promoting transparency and efficiency for better-informed decisions.

Examining the Effect of Food

Examining the effect of food and dietary patterns on the prevention of chronic diseases.

Translating Research Findings

Translating research findings to key communities in Arkansas and beyond using implementation science and community-based research, which aim to translate scientific discovery into the community

Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center strives to improve children’s health, in Arkansas and beyond

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