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Cornell University

Leak Research Group

Committed to Education, Equity, and Empowerment in Public Health Nutrition

Dr. Tashara Leak in partnership with (NIMHD R21MD069861) present Black Girls for Wellness.

Black Girls for Wellness Program works with Adolescent girls 12-18 years old who have obesity, identify as black or African American and have one additional at-risk criteria for type 2 diabetes following the ADA guidelines.

The program includes interactive activities that include: nutrition education lessons, culinary labs, girl chat, and mindfulness sessions.

*To learn more about the program visit our Project Section*