RESEARCH | 5210letsmovemissoula

Let's Move! Missoula is rooted in research that empowers us to understand the issues of physical activity and nutrition and more specifically the health disparities and barriers to health within our community. Through national research and local data, we devise strategies to improve the health of all kids and residents.

Some research that informs our work:

Physical Activity in School Settings

Reaching Kids Where They Are — Classroom-Based Interventions to Increase Physical Activity. health.gov
Out of School Time Supports Student Health and Learning, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Active Education: Growing Evidence on Physical Activity & Academic Performance, Active Living Research
Youth Physical Activity: The Role of Schools, Centers for Disease Control
How Finland Keeps Kids Focused Through Free Play - The Atlantic

General Physical Activity

Physical Activity Guidelines, Office of Disease Prevention & Health Promotion

Creating a Healthy Place

Can Neighborhood Parks and Playgrounds Help Fight Childhood Obesity?, Oxford University Press

Obesity

Missoula County BMI Surveillance Project

LM!M collected the body mass index (BMI) measurements from third graders in Missoula County for 9 years. The Missoula County BMI Surveillance Project tracked our population's health. It was not used for individual diagnoses or screening. Measurements were completely anonymous and children could opt out. The CDC recommended BMI for population health.