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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.

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.

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.

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 Increases in 28 States

June 29, 2010 | News Release

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

National Program Will Strengthen Community-Based Advocacy to Reduce Health Inequities and Create Healthy Neighborhoods

January 17, 2010 | News Release

$15 million investment engages residents in communities of color and indigenous nations in local efforts to improve food and recreation environments.

Poll Shows Strong Voter Support for Nutrition Standards for Food and Beverages Sold in School Vending Machines and a la Carte Lines

April 19, 2012 | News Release

Findings come as USDA prepares to release proposed standards.

State Regulations for Child-Care Centers Fall Short In Preventing Childhood Obesity

December 8, 2009 | News Release

Study finds most states could easily improve regulations aimed at promoting healthy eating and physical activity in young children.

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