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.

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.”

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.

Reducing Childhood Obesity Requires Everyone Working Together

March 17, 2009 | Commentary/Story

RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A. recently sat down with McKinsey & Company to discuss the Foundation's work on childhood obesity.

Turning Research into Action to Reverse the Childhood Obesity Epidemic

May 28, 2009 | Story

An introduction to the complete message from Risa Lavizzo-Mourey.

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 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 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."