We want to help all children and families eat well and move more—especially those in communities at highest risk for obesity. Our goal is to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic by 2015 by improving access to affordable healthy foods and increasing opportunities for physical activity in schools and communities across the nation.

States and Districts Need to Boost Elementary School PE and Recess

Study examines impact of state- and district-level policies on physical activity.

Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Profiles of RWJF grantees working to make children healthier by providing more nutritious food and safe places to play and exercise.

New Report: Selling Healthier Foods Can Improve Companies' Bottom Lines

Companies with a higher percentage of sales coming from better-for-you foods perform better financially.


Angela Glover Blackwell Discusses Equity Issues and Childhood Obesity


Three Communities, Creating Healthier Places for All

Video series shows the hurdles, progress of initiatives in Central Valley, Chicago and Louisville.

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