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.

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 Report: Adult Obesity Increases in 16 States in the Past Year

July 7, 2011 | News Release

Since 1995 rates have doubled or nearly doubled in 17 states.

New Report: Adult Obesity Increases in 28 States

June 29, 2010 | News Release

Striking disparities persist; obesity rates highest among Blacks and in Southern states.

Study Shows Head Start Programs Surpass Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Requirements

December 6, 2009 | News Release

Programs obtaining meals through school districts report fewer healthy eating practices.

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.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement on Announcement of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's Prevention and Wellness Fund

September 17, 2009 | News Release/Story

A statement by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, RWJF president and CEO, regarding the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services announcement of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's.

Faith-Based Coalitions to Combat Childhood Obesity

January 11, 2009 | News Release

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