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.

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.

Major Progress to Improve School Meals

April 6, 2011 | Story

More fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and fewer calories and unhealthy fats.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding the Proposal of Updated Nutrition Standards for School Snack Foods and Beverages

February 1, 2013 | News Release

The USDA proposed updated nutrition standards. Foundation President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey released a statement.

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."