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July 19, 2012 | News Release
The study, which was supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation through its Healthy Eating Research program, examined the nutritional content of 30,923 menu items—including items from children’s menus—from 245 restaurants across the United Stat ...
July 2, 2012 | News Release
The study examined the availability of competitive beverages in U.S. public elementary schools for five academic years, from 2006–07 to 2010–11. Competitive beverages are those sold by schools outside of meal programs through vending machines, à la ...
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.
July 7, 2011 | News Release
Since 1995 rates have doubled or nearly doubled in 17 states.
August 3, 2010 | News Release
Report commissioned by Healthy Eating Research offers recommendations to increase access to healthy foods.
June 29, 2010 | News Release
Striking disparities persist; obesity rates highest among Blacks and in Southern states.
January 11, 2010 | News Release
$33 million investment is Foundation's largest investment in community-based solutions to prevent childhood obesity.
December 6, 2009 | News Release
Programs obtaining meals through school districts report fewer healthy eating practices.