Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 42, Issue 1 , Pages 51-56 , January 2010

The Association between Funding for Statewide Programs and Enactment of Obesity Legislation

  • James Hersey, PhD

      Affiliations

    • RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: James Hersey, PhD, RTI International, 701 13th St, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20005; Phone: (202) 728-2486; Fax: (202) 728-2095
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  • Christina Lynch, MS

      Affiliations

    • RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC
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  • Pamela Williams-Piehota, PhD

      Affiliations

    • RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC
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  • Adrienne Rooks, BA

      Affiliations

    • RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC
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  • Robin Hamre, MPH, RD

      Affiliations

    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
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  • Eileen F. Chappelle, MPH

      Affiliations

    • RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC
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  • Amy Roussel, PhD

      Affiliations

    • RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC
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  • Terry O'Toole, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
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  • Tamara Grasso, MS, RD

      Affiliations

    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
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  • Casey Hannan, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA

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PII: S1499-4046(09)00245-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2009.05.005

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 42, Issue 1 , Pages 51-56 , January 2010