Health Policy
September 17, 2012 | Feature/Topic
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Most Entrees at Chain Restaurants Fail to Meet Federal Nutrition Recommendations for Adults or Children
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 ...
Elementary Schools Removing Sugary Drinks, Limiting Beverage Sales to Healthy Choices
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 ...
California Making Headway in Battle Against Childhood Obesity But Study Shows Successes are Uneven
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.
For Major Food and Beverage Companies, Healthier Products Yield Healthier Profits
October 13, 2011 | News Release
Companies that sell more better-for-you foods and beverages deliver better business results.
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.
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 Study Shows Importance of Calculating Full Cost Savings of Obesity Prevention
March 21, 2012 | News Release
Highlighting obesity-related medical expenses, economists recommend 25-year window for scoring legislative proposals.