Drexel University · Mathematics & StatisticsChildhood Nutrition and Health Lab
Brisa N Sanchez · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Brisa N Sanchez's lab focuses on understanding how nutrition interventions and food environments impact children's health and academic performance, particularly in underrepresented populations. By examining large-scale studies, the lab seeks to identify effective strategies to reduce health disparities related to obesity and education among children. The research aims to inform public health policies and practices that promote healthier lifestyles for children.
nutrition interventionsobesity preventionacademic performancehealth disparitiesfood environmentchildhood obesitypolicy evaluationlongitudinal studiespublic healthcommunity health
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the effectiveness of school nutrition interventions on children's academic performance.
AIM 02Examine the impact of community food environments on childhood obesity rates.
AIM 03Identify health disparities in obesity prevalence among Asian/Pacific Islander children.
AIM 04Evaluate the combined effects of nutrition policies and food environments on child's health outcomes.
AIM 05Provide policy recommendations to improve nutrition among children.
Skills the Lab Values
statistical analysislongitudinal data methodsdifference-in-differences analysisquasi-experimental designdata managementcommunity health assessmentinterrupted time series analysispolicy analysishealth researchprogram evaluation
Output against the department
Publications384top 25% of dept.33rd of 131
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most publishedleast published
Citations11ktop 37% of dept.48th of 131
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most citedleast cited
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