Projects
Explore the IHA’s ongoing scientific projects, where cutting-edge research and groundbreaking discoveries are continuously advancing the frontiers of what’s possible in health, nutrition and agriculture.
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Texas Play Streets
A project which aims to close city streets for a designated period of time to allow for family playtime.
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Strong Teens for Healthy Schools Change Club
A middle school-based, 16-week program aiming to instill healthy habits in teens.
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Healthy School Recognized Campus (HSRC) Program
Using a school-wide walking program to build healthy habits.
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Spanish Translation of USDA EFNEP Food and Physical Activity Behavior Questionnaire
Principal Investigator: Alexandra L. MacMillan Uribe, Ph.D. This study involves a collection of psychometric testing, including cognitive interviews conducted virtually (via Microsoft Teams or Zoom) or in-person at partner institutions (Texas A&M, UC Merced, Rutgers, Oklahoma State University). The goal is to establish face validity and semantic equivalence for EFNEP-eligible Spanish-speaking adults in Texas, Oklahoma,…
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Produce Prescription Program for Healthy Blood Pressure (PRx BP)
Principal Investigator: Alexandra L. MacMillan Uribe, Ph.D. This pilot randomized controlled trial targets West Dallas, TX residents with hypertension, aiming to improve blood pressure through fresh produce consumption. Participants are randomized into intervention and control groups. The intervention group receives weekly produce bags and educational sessions from June to December 2023. The control group, initially…
