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.

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.

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.