STRIDE Research

The FLASH college health study tracks the health behavior, knowledge and status of students throughout their college career. With this information, STRIDE examined the modifiable risk factors associated with weight gain, obesity and high blood pressure among all full-time Cal Poly Students. Sub-studies (Heart Health, Vitamin D, and Resting Energy Expenditure) were prospective cohort studies, tracking health across various students in their college career.

Fit Moms is an investigational research study examining the effects of an online lifestyle intervention to reduce high postpartum weight retention in low-income mothers participating in the Women's Infants and Children (WIC) program.

Healthy beginnings is a randomized controlled trial testing the efficacy of a lifestyle intervention to promote healthy weight gain in pregnancy in overweight/obese women. This trial has started and recruitment.

The STRIDE Focus Group Program consists of 17 trained Cal Poly students and three community members, all of whom lead discussions within the community on health-related topics. As a support to San Luis Obispo's medical, educational and social agencies, the program helps to develop a better understanding of the beliefs, values and barriers to health. These focus groups provide qualitative research regarding these areas and develop an increased awareness of the health perceptions and health behaviors of the community.