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.

Most Entrees at Chain Restaurants Fail to Meet Federal Nutrition Recommendations for Adults or Children

July 19, 2012 | News Release

The study, which was supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation through its Healthy Eating Research program, examined the nutritional content of 30,923 menu items—including items from children’s menus—from 245 restaurants across the United Stat ...

Teens Purchase Fewer Sugary Drinks After Seeing In-Store Calorie Signage

December 14, 2011 | News Release

Study shows providing calorie information as a physical activity equivalent may be most effective.

Fast Food Restaurants Dish Up Unhealthy Marketing to Youth

November 7, 2010 | News Release

Researchers release unprecedented report on fast food nutrition and marketing.

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.

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.

California Making Headway in Battle Against Childhood Obesity But Study Shows Successes are Uneven

November 9, 2011 | News Release

Study shows statewide rates for overweight and obesity among school-age children may be leveling off, but progress is uneven across counties.

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.

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.

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.