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.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, American Heart Association Join Forces to Reverse Childhood Obesity Epidemic

November 15, 2012 | News Release

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Heart Association announce a collaboration to reverse the nation's childhood obesity epidemic.

Adult Obesity Rates Could Exceed 60 Percent in 13 States by 2030, According to New Study

September 18, 2012 | News Release

The number of obese adults, along with related disease rates and health care costs, are on course to increase dramatically in every state in the country over the next 20 years, according to F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2012.

Mississippi Has Highest Obesity Rate in the Nation

August 13, 2012 | News Release

New analysis ranks states, finds 12 states exceed 30 percent for obesity.

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.

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.

Mediocre Grades for School Wellness Policies

July 28, 2009 | News Release

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

F as in Fat 2009

July 1, 2009 | News Release/Video

Obesity rates increase in 23 states; report urges stronger response through health reform, national strategy.

New Report: Adult Obesity Rates Rise in 37 States, Obesity Rates Now Exceed 25 Percent in More Than Half of States

August 19, 2008 | News Release/Video

Rates increased for a second consecutive year in 24 states and for a third consecutive year in 19 states.

Statement Regarding National Movement to Reverse Childhood Obesity

February 8, 2010 | News Release

Foundation applauds First Lady's campaign, helps launch new independent, nonpartisan organization.