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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 ...

School Budgets, Student Health to Benefit from Higher Nutrition Standards

June 26, 2012 | News Release

Updated standards for snacks, drinks sold in school likely to have positive impact, study finds.

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

June 22, 2012 | 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.

To Ensure Future Food Supply, We Must Address Difficult Questions

June 19, 2012 | News Release

Nearly All School District Policies for Foods Sold Outside of Meals Fall Short of Nation's Dietary Guidelines

April 20, 2012 | News Release

New study helps inform efforts to update national nutrition standards for snack foods and beverages sold in schools.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Names Charles "Robin" Hogen New Vice President, Communications

March 27, 2012 | News Release

Hogen, whose experience includes having run a large corporate foundation, worked in public affairs and government affairs in the health care sector, and run his own communications consultancy.

New Report Shows Importance of Calculating Full Cost Savings of Obesity Prevention

March 21, 2012 | News Release/Story

Highlighting obesity-related medical expenses, economists recommend 25-year window for scoring legislative proposals.

New Study Shows Importance of Calculating Full Cost Savings of Obesity Prevention

March 21, 2012 | News Release

Highlighting obesity-related medical expenses, economists recommend 25-year window for scoring legislative proposals.

Changes in Federal Food Aid Program Spur North Philadelphia Stores to Stock Healthier Foods

March 7, 2012 | News Release

Updates improve access to fruits, veggies, and reduced-fat milk without costing government or families more.

Nearly Half of Nation's Youngest Students Can Buy Junk Foods at School

February 5, 2012 | News Release

Problem most severe in the South, where obesity rates are highest.

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