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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.

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.

Kids Spoon-Fed Marketing and Advertising for Least Healthy Breakfast Cereals

October 26, 2009 | News Release

Researchers release cereal rankings based on nutrition and marketing exposure.

Study Shows a Little Money Buys a Lot of Calories at City Corner Stores

October 12, 2009 | News Release

Fifty-three percent of kids surveyed visited a corner store daily, five days per week; Chips and candy top the list of items purchased, but efforts are being made to increase healthy options.

Healthy Schools Celebrated

August 6, 2009 | News Release/Video

Alliance for a Healthier Generation honors 114 schools for creating healthier environments for students and staff.

Mediocre Grades for School Wellness Policies

July 28, 2009 | News Release

Landmark study pinpoints the shortcomings, poor enforcement of nutrition and activity guidelines.

Faith-Based Coalitions to Combat Childhood Obesity

January 11, 2009 | News Release

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awards $4.8 million to groups nationwide.

U.S. Secondary Schools Serving Up Unhealthy Foods

July 7, 2008 | News Release

More than 9 in 10 high schools sell foods and beverages in vending machines and a la carte.

Industry Efforts to Improve Nutrition and Marketing for Children's Cereals Yield Mixed Results

News Release

The first Cereal FACTS study was released in 2009, and found that least healthy cereals were those most frequently and aggressively marketed directly to children as young as age 2.

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