The Power of Play
Commentary
"When it comes to changing schools for the better, recess and play may be one of the most powerful and underutilized tools we have," says RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey.
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RWJF Comments on Proposed Nutrition Standards for School Snacks Foods and Beverages
Commentary
RWJF comments on USDA's proposed nutrition standards for so-called "competitive foods."
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding Release of "In It for Good: 2012" Annual Progress Report by Partnership for a Healthier America
March 7, 2013 | Commentary
RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey sees "pockets of progress toward reversing the childhood obesity epidemic," but says more needs to be done.
Statement Regarding The Walt Disney Company's Pledge to Help Prevent Childhood Obesity Through New Marketing Standards
June 5, 2012 | Commentary/Story/Staff and Leadership
"Having fun is an important part of growing up. But kids can’t have fun if they aren’t healthy. We commend Disney for recognizing that, and for making changes in their business model to help kids lead healthier lives.”
New USDA School Meal Guidelines: Paving the Way for a Healthier Future for Millions of Children
January 24, 2012 | Commentary/Story
“These changes are badly needed. Although many schools have made significant improvements to their meal programs, we must ensure that all schools strive to provide more nutritious meals for students."
Major Progress to Improve School Meals
April 6, 2011 | Story
More fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and fewer calories and unhealthy fats.
A Statement by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey on the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
December 12, 2010 | Story
"We must take every opportunity afforded by this new law to improve the quality of meals, snacks and drinks available to students."
We Will Reverse the Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
April 1, 2007 | Annual Report
President's Message from the 2006 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Annual Report.
Kids to Congress: Pass the Healthy School Lunch Bill
November 15, 2010 | Story
This op-ed by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, was published November 16, 2010, by The Hill.
Tobacco Regulation is a Step Toward Better Health
July 5, 2009 | Commentary/Story
RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey discusses the signing of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act in a column in The Star-Ledger of Newark, N.J.