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Question: Hi,
I am an ASU student in Phoenix area, working on my Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner (DNP) and I am wanting to do a project that will help people change their Lifestyle. With an increase in diseases that are lifestyle related, such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes, it would be fantastic for providers in primary care to have community program to help with this increasingly worrisome problem. If providers could send their patients for education and support, progress could be made in the community toward reducing the diseases caused by poor lifestyle habits. I would like to do something with diet as there is evidence to support eating 80 % whole plant based foods, but it is difficult to do. However with the right education and support it can be done. I am wondering if there are others in the Phoenix area interested in working on an initiative to help people with lifestyle changes. I may be asking the wrong person, but I thought it could be a start and / or you could direct me in the right direction.
Thanks!

Answer:

Dear Brenda,

I would suggest checking out the Prevention Research Center at ASU.

https://psychology.clas.asu.edu/lab/prevention-research-center-prc

Question Date: Mon, 09/28/2015