School partnership to prevent obesity among AIAN youth in rural Alaska Native communities
Official title: Full Project 2: A School-Based Partnership with Rural Tribal Schools for the Primary Prevention of Obesity among American Indian Youth (P2)
Funded at Northern Arizona University · NIH-11405047 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A school-based program in rural AIAN communities aims to prevent obesity among 4th graders by partnering with AIAN schools to support healthier eating and physical activity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northern Arizona University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Flagstaff, United States) |
| Project start | September 29, 2009 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $178,733 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA143925-18 |
| Project ID | NIH-11405047 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are AIAN 4th grade students attending partnering rural AIAN schools.
✕Less likely to help
Students outside the participating schools or age group may see little direct benefit from this project.
What this research studies
This project partners with rural AIAN schools to implement a comprehensive wellness approach for 4th grade students, focusing on healthy food choices, physical activity, and education within the school setting. It seeks to understand how school wellness policies can be adopted in AIAN communities and how these practices affect weight and related health outcomes over time. By working through schools that participate in federal meal programs, the program leverages existing structures to reach students where they spend much of their day.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, students may adopt healthier habits that reduce obesity risk and lower future chances of metabolic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work on school wellness policies has shown mixed results; this project explores generalizability in AIAN school settings.
Where this research is happening
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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eddie, Regina — Northern Arizona University
- Study coordinator: Eddie, Regina
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.