Childhood Obesity Program Area

RWJF is committed to tackling one of the most urgent threats to the health of our children and families—childhood obesity. Our goal is to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic by 2015.

RWJF Statement Regarding Grocery Store Initiative

July 20, 2011 | Story

A statement by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., president and CEO of the RWJF, regarding the commitment by several leading food retailers to build or expand supermarkets and grocery stores in underserved communities.

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."

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.

A Statement by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey on Fast Food FACTS

November 7, 2010 | Story

Today, the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale University released Fast Food FACTS, a comprehensive study of fast-food nutrition and marketing to youths. There are a couple of findings that are particularly striking to me—as a mom, as a do ...

Feedback from the Field

June 7, 2010 | Story

"One Minute Memos" from our partners and the public, sharing their thoughts and ideas on health reform.

RWJF Statement Regarding Industry Pledge to Remove 1.5 Trillion Calories from U.S. Marketplace

May 17, 2010 | Story

The following is a statement by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

RWJF Statement Regarding White House Task Force Report on Childhood Obesity

May 12, 2010 | Story

Landmark plan provides clear actions that government and private sector should take to reverse the epidemic.

Reflections on a Remarkable Year

April 12, 2010 | Story

A message from Risa Lavizzo-Mourey marks the third anniversary of the Foundation's $500 million commitment to reversing childhood obesity.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding Announcement of Prevention and Wellness Grant Awards

March 19, 2010 | Story

The following is a statement by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., RWJF president and CEO.