About Us
Project Champ is a nutrition and physical activity program designed to build healthy habits among preschool children in Maryland. Fun with new foods uses fun activities to have kids explore and try new foods. Get Movin' with Mighty Moves is designed to help preschoolers develop their motor skills, build confidence and increase physical activity. Our team will monitor kids' growth, motor skills, and food preferences several times over the year.
Tools & Measures
We will measure:
Anthropometry
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- Height
- Weight
- Waist circumference
- Wearing an actical for one week
Food Knowledge
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- Food tasting
- Food preference
Gross Motor Development
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- TGMD-2
Project Coordinator
Raquel Arbaiza, MA
Project Coordinator
University of Maryland School of Medicine
rarbaiza@peds.umaryland.edu
Team
The Team
Maureen Black, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Bridget Armstrong, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Research Assistants
Candace Johnson
Halima Doka
Romulus Castelo
Sophie Haber-Sage
Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
Apply
If you'd like to apply for an internship or volunteer position, please email Raquel Arbaiza.
If interested internship positions, please send resume or CV to:
Raquel Arbaiza
Project CHAMP, Project Coordinator
University of Maryland, School of Medicine
Department of Pediatrics
737 West Lombard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201