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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Playworks Focus on the Power of Play and its Impact on Health

October 29, 2010 | News Release

Dr. Toni Yancey, author and UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity co-director, discusses the positive impact of physical activity at Play On 2010 conference.

Leading Civil Rights Organizations Unite to Fight Childhood Obesity

September 7, 2010 | News Release

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awards grants to five national groups to address social justice issues driving the obesity epidemic.

New Report Says Federal Policies Discourage Farmers from Growing Fruits and Vegetables

August 3, 2010 | News Release

Report commissioned by Healthy Eating Research offers recommendations to increase access to healthy foods.

Children and Teens Seeing Fewer Television Ads for Fruit Drinks, Regular Sodas and Sweets

July 6, 2010 | News Release

But youth of all ages seeing more fast-food ads, study finds.

Alliance for a Healthier Generation Names Healthiest School in America

June 15, 2010 | News Release/Video

West New York, New Jersey's Memorial High School earns first-ever Gold National Recognition Award from Alliance's Healthy Schools Program.

President Bill Clinton Honors 179 U.S. Schools For Combating Childhood Obesity

June 15, 2010 | News Release

Alliance for a Healthier Generation recognizes schools for increasing healthy eating and physical activity.

Unhealthy Foods and Beverages Widely Available and Physical Activity Options Lacking in U.S. Elementary Schools

June 8, 2010 | News Release

Comprehensive report examines policies and practices relevant to childhood obesity, including those required by the federal wellness policy mandate.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding Release of Estimates of Obesity Prevalence Among U.S. Children and Teens

January 13, 2010 | News Release

Study shows a striking decline in obesity rates among young children. But boys ages 6 to 19 are lagging, and racial and ethnic disparities persist across age groups.

State Regulations for Child-Care Centers Fall Short In Preventing Childhood Obesity

December 8, 2009 | News Release

Study finds most states could easily improve regulations aimed at promoting healthy eating and physical activity in young children.

Study Shows Overwhelming Parent Support for Healthier Schools

October 28, 2009 | News Release

Survey for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation finds most parents willing to help schools improve food offerings and increase physical activity.

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