Deborah H. John, PhD

Assistant Professor
Oregon State University
School of Biological and Population Health Sciences, Extension Family and Community Health
Hallie E. Ford Center #345
Corvallis, OR
USA 97331
Email: deborah.john@oregonstate.edu

Biographical Sketch: Deborah John, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in Oregon State University's College of Public Health and Human Sciences, School of Biological and Population Health Sciences, and faculty in Extension’s Family and Community Health program. Dr. John serves as principal investigator and academic partner for the engAGE in Community initiative. She has developed and evaluated the effectiveness of the MAPPS tool to address questions of health and rural place.

Papers:
3349.0 Overweight and obesity prevention and interventions in school aged children - USDA - NIFA supported programs 3349.0 Improving school nutrition options through targeted environmental and policy actions 4376.0 Measuring the school nutrition and physical activity (SNPA) environment - a case for assessing school resources and readiness for changing the context to address child obesity