http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digestrss.jsp RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity This frequently updated news digest on the subject of Childhood Obesity highlights key articles from major journals and news publications. The digest is edited and compiled by The Advisory Board. en-us Copyright 2000-2009 RWJF Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:36:52 EST webmail@rwjf.org Ohio Lawmakers Consider Putting Schools in Charge of Fight Against Childhood Obesity Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25683&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25683 webmail@rwjf.org Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST USDA Proposes Increasing Meal Reimbursement for Schools That Serve Healthy Food http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25641&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25641 webmail@rwjf.org Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Lawmaker Proposes Grant Program to Add BMI Data to Children's Immunization Records Amed News reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25642&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25642 webmail@rwjf.org Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Limit Food and Beverage Advertising to Children Wall Street Journal reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25584&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25584 webmail@rwjf.org Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Wisconsin E-learning Program Seeks to Curb Childhood Overweight, Obesity http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25585&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25585 webmail@rwjf.org Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Mississippi State University Launches Healthy Living Program for Preschoolers http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25501&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25501 webmail@rwjf.org Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Minneapolis School to Participate in Program to Promote Improved School Nutrition, Physical Activity The Farmer reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25502&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25502 webmail@rwjf.org Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Florida Board of Education to Consider Eliminating Sugar-Sweetened Beverages from Schools Sun Sentinel reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25422&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25422 webmail@rwjf.org Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Study Suggests Physical Education Class Helps Curb Teen Obesity Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine suggests that regular participation in physical education (P.E.) class can help reduce obesity rates among low-income teenagers, United Press International reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25421&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25421 webmail@rwjf.org Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST California School District Recruits Students to Create Nutritious Menu San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25341&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25341 webmail@rwjf.org Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST New York Senator Introduces Early Child Nutrition Improvement Bill Daily Messenger reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25261&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25261 webmail@rwjf.org Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Group Suggests Federal Government Should Lead Pedestrian Safety Efforts Columbus Dispatch reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25262&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25262 webmail@rwjf.org Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Survey Reveals Parents Want Schools to Limit Access to Junk Food, Improve Physical Activity Vending Times reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25162&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25162 webmail@rwjf.org Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Dairy Group Launches Campaign to Keep Flavored Milk in Schools http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25122&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=25122 webmail@rwjf.org Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST White House Chef Advises Policy-Makers on Improving Child Nutrition New York Times reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24962&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24962 webmail@rwjf.org Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Chicago Project Taps Teenagers to Produce Healthy Cafeteria Items Chicago Tribune reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24924&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24924 webmail@rwjf.org Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Soft Drink Manufacturers Lobby against Soda Tax Huffington Post reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24925&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24925 webmail@rwjf.org Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Louisiana Schools Receive Awards for Nutrition, Fitness Programs Times-Picayune reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24842&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24842 webmail@rwjf.org Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST NIH Awards Funding for Obesity Prevention, Treatment Research The Medical News reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24843&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24843 webmail@rwjf.org Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST U.S. Cities Make Efforts to Increase Availability of Nutritious Foods New York Times reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24802&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24802 webmail@rwjf.org Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Chicago-Area Groups Partner to Launch Childhood Obesity Prevention Effort Naperville Sun reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24803&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24803 webmail@rwjf.org Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Minnesota Legislature Awards Funding to Create Healthier Environments MN Sun reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24722&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24722 webmail@rwjf.org Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Study Suggests Letting Children Sleep Late Can Curb Overweight, Obesity Pediatrics suggests that allowing children to sleep late on weekends and holidays can help curb obesity and overweight, HealthDay reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24682&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24682 webmail@rwjf.org Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Data Suggest Children Watch Entire Day's Worth of Television Each Week Los Angeles Times reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24643&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24643 webmail@rwjf.org Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT North Carolina School System Receives Funding for Physical Education Programs Salisbury Post reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24644&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24644 webmail@rwjf.org Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Report Shows Least Nutritious Cereals Are Heavily Marketed to Children Time magazine reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24561&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24561 webmail@rwjf.org Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Report Suggests New York City Menu Labeling Law is Effective at Promoting Health Changes http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24562&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24562 webmail@rwjf.org Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Children's Museums to Launch Childhood Obesity Prevention Programming http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24481&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24481 webmail@rwjf.org Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT West Virginia Makes Efforts to Improve Nutrition Standards for Day Care Centers Charlestown Daily Mail reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24482&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24482 webmail@rwjf.org Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Tennessee Schools Making Efforts to Prevent Childhood Obesity Daily News Journal reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24403&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24403 webmail@rwjf.org Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT North Carolina University Receives Funding to Develop Institute to Address Childhood Obesity Hickory Daily Record reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24321&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24321 webmail@rwjf.org Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT HealthierUS School Challenge to Expand to Middle, High Schools McPherson Sentinel reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24322&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24322 webmail@rwjf.org Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT FDA Launches Investigation into Food Packaging Nutrition Claims http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24284&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24284 webmail@rwjf.org Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT West Virginia Launches Campaign to Improve School Nutrition http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24285&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24285 webmail@rwjf.org Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT IOM Issues Recommendations to Improve Nutritional Quality of Federal School Meal Program Los Angeles Times reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24180&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24180 webmail@rwjf.org Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Minnesota City Residents Gain Longevity as a Result of Diet, Exercise Changes http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24081&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24081 webmail@rwjf.org Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Oregon Launches Statewide Campaign to Counter Junk Food Advertising http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24082&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24082 webmail@rwjf.org Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Pennsylvania Insurer, Departments of Health, Education Provide Funding for Childhood Obesity Prevention Efforts Pocono Record reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24024&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=24024 webmail@rwjf.org Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Study Suggests Neighborhood Can Impact Diabetes Risk Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that living in a neighborhood with ample access to fresh fruits, vegetables and other low-fat foods, and opportunities for exercise can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, MedPage Today reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23961&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23961 webmail@rwjf.org Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT First Lady Calls for Small Changes to Reduce Childhood Obesity Chicago Breaking News reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23962&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23962 webmail@rwjf.org Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Study Finds Convenience Stores a Significant Source of Calories for Philadelphia School Children Pediatrics finds that children who shop at convenience stores before or after school purchased an average of 360 calories worth of foods and beverages during each visit, MedPage Today reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23881&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23881 webmail@rwjf.org Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT New Florida Nonprofit Promotes Vegetable Gardens TC Palm reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23882&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23882 webmail@rwjf.org Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Los Angeles Officials Call for Limit on New Convenience Stores in Region Health Affairs study suggesting that foods sold in convenience stores contribute to higher rates of obesity among residents in “poor communities,” city health officials are considering a plan that would prohibit the establishment of any new convenience stories in South Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Times reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23823&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23823 webmail@rwjf.org Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Connecticut Attorney General Begins Investigation of Nutritional Labeling Campaign New York Times. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23923&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23923 webmail@rwjf.org Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT USDA Kicks Off National School Lunch Week http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23824&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23824 webmail@rwjf.org Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Mississippi City Mayor Ushers in Obesity Prevention Efforts Memphis Commercial Appeal reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23764&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23764 webmail@rwjf.org Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT U.S. House Approves Spending Bill for Nutrition Programs http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23681&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23681 webmail@rwjf.org Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT AAFP, Coca-Cola Partner on Beverage, Sweetener Public Education Campaign Kansas City Business Journal reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23682&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23682 webmail@rwjf.org Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT More Than 3,000 Schools Participate in International Walk to School Day Bangor Daily News reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23582&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23582 webmail@rwjf.org Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Study Suggests Year-Long Ban on Fast Food in Los Angeles Falls Flat Health Affairs suggests that the year-long ordinance to restrict the construction of stand-alone fast food restaurants in South Los Angeles has done little to curb obesity rates, the Los Angeles Times reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23583&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23583 webmail@rwjf.org Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Groups Launch New Foundation Devoted to Reducing Obesity Rates El Dorado Times reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23502&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23502 webmail@rwjf.org Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Study Suggests New York City Calorie Labeling Has Not Yet Produced Substantive Changes Health Affairs suggests that a law requiring New York City restaurant chains to post calorie information has not resulted in an overall decrease in the amount of calories purchased among lower-income city residents, Reuters reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23503&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23503 webmail@rwjf.org Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT N.J. Governor Launches Nutrition and Fitness Challenge for Students http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23441&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23441 webmail@rwjf.org Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT CDC Study Suggests Schools are Limiting the Sale of Junk and Soda Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that U.S. schools are decreasing the sale of unhealthy foods and beverages, United Press International reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23442&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23442 webmail@rwjf.org Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Indiana School District Receives Grant for Childhood Obesity Prevention Efforts http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23383&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23383 webmail@rwjf.org Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Minnesota Lawmaker Calls for Legislative Action to Reduce Childhood Obesity Minnesota Post reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23321&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23321 webmail@rwjf.org Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT JMU Receives Grant to Design Nutrition Web Site Staunton News Leader reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23322&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23322 webmail@rwjf.org Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT CDC Report Finds Americans Fall Short on Fruit, Vegetable Consumption HealthDay News reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23241&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23241 webmail@rwjf.org Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT NFL Network Program Promotes Physical Education Class in Schools Baltimore Sun reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23242&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23242 webmail@rwjf.org Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT As Federal Child Nutrition Programs Undergo Reauthorization, Groups Help Schools Provide Healthy, Affordable Lunches http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23203&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23203 webmail@rwjf.org Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT New York City Schools Aim to Improve Quality of School Cafeteria Food New York Times reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23204&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23204 webmail@rwjf.org Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Nickelodeon Goes Dark for Sixth Annual Worldwide Day of Play First Coast News reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23161&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23161 webmail@rwjf.org Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT Ochsner Health System Partners with Louisiana Grocery Chain to Promote Wellness Health Leaders reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23162&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23162 webmail@rwjf.org Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT Aetna, Georgia Public Broadcasting Launch Childhood Obesity Prevention Campaign Hartford Business Journal reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23108&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23108 webmail@rwjf.org Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT Switch Program Improves Child Healthy Behaviors, Study Suggests BMC Medicine suggests that the Switch program promotes improved eating habits among children and encourages them to engage in less television and computer screen time, United Press International reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23042&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23042 webmail@rwjf.org Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT New York City Plan Seeks to Add More Full-Service Grocery Stores New York Times reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23043&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23043 webmail@rwjf.org Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT Schools in Chicago Participate in Farm-to-School Program Extra News reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23001&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=23001 webmail@rwjf.org Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT HealthPartners Research Foundation Receives $7.3 Million in Grants for Childhood Obesity, Hypertension Studies Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=22942&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=22942 webmail@rwjf.org Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT Food Manufacturers Issue Guidance for School-Based Advertising of Junk Food http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=22943&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=22943 webmail@rwjf.org Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT Study Suggests Color-Coded Pediatric Patient Charts Enhance BMI Understanding Academic Pediatrics suggests that color coding pediatric patient charts may help improve parental understanding of body mass index (BMI), HealthDay News reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=22881&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=22881 webmail@rwjf.org Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Launches Child Wellness Center Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=22882&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=22882 webmail@rwjf.org Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT San Francisco Mayor Proposes Measure to Charge Soda Retailers San Francisco Chronicle reports. ]]> http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=22843&cid=xrs_rss-nd http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/digest.jsp?id=22843 webmail@rwjf.org Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT