| Publications :: | Associate
Professor of Pediatrics Division of General Pediatrics 
Dr. Marion Hare's research focus is on numerous primary disease prevention
strategies in general pediatrics. She is particularly interested in
the importance of physical activity in the prevention and treatment
of disease, particularly childhood obesity and asthma. In 2001, the
CFRC funded the SPARK Pre-K Project with Dr. Hare as the Principal
Investigator. This prospective, randomized group trial was designed
to 1) develop a physical activity program appropriate for pre-K children,
2) assist teachers in the implementation of the program, and 3) measure
the program’s effectiveness in increasing student engagement
in moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and improving their
physical fitness. Results so far from this successful program show
that the curriculum can be successfully implemented in a pre-K public
school setting, significantly increases MVPA, and improves motor function
in young children. Plans are underway to more widely disseminate this
groundbreaking program that will give young children an early start
on a healthy lifestyle to prevent obesity, diabetes and heart disease
later in life. |
Bailey J, Gibson D, Tang J, Hare M. Reversing the epidemic of obesity and diabetes: 2005 greater Memphis area progress report. A collaborative report by the University of Tennessee, University of Memphis, Healthy Memphis Common Table, http://suds.memphis.edu/ reports/Final_2005_complete-new.pdf, Nov 2005 Hare M, Bailey J, Ford D, See’ Trail M, Tang J, Lewis C. Memphis behavioral risk factor survey, 2005 – the children’s component. A collaborative report by the University of Tennessee, University of Memphis, Healthy Memphis Common Table, http://www.healthymemphis.org /fileadmin/DataCenter/YBRFS/BRFS_ Hare ME, Gaur AH, Arnold SR, Somes GW, Shorr RI. Does it really take longer not to prescribe antibiotics for viral respiratory tract infections in children? Ambul Pediatr 2006; 6(3):152-156 |