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.

Healthy Schools Celebrated

August 6, 2009 | News Release/Video

Alliance for a Healthier Generation honors 114 schools for creating healthier environments for students and staff.

February 25, 2013 | News Release

A new poll released today shows a large a gap between parents’ perceptions of their children’s weight and expert definitions.

March 21, 2012 | News Release/Story

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

March 21, 2012 | News Release

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

November 9, 2011 | News Release

Study shows statewide rates for overweight and obesity among school-age children may be leveling off, but progress is uneven across counties.

December 8, 2009 | News Release

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

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.

January 11, 2009 | News Release

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

July 17, 2008 | News Release/Video

Return on investment of more than 5 to 1; focus on increasing physical activity, improving nutrition, and preventing smoking