Childhood Obesity News Releases
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Philadelphia School District Reports Progress in Reducing Childhood Obesity Rates
September 6, 2012 | Commentary/News Release/Journal Article/Story
Largest declines seen among African American boys and Hispanic girls.
Statement from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Regarding Proposed Ban on Large Sugary Drinks in New York City
June 7, 2012 | Commentary/Story
The proposal to limit serving sizes of sugar-sweetened beverages is a creative attempt to achieve this goal. Scientific research shows that portion size influences how much people consume.
Statement Regarding The Walt Disney Company's Pledge to Help Prevent Childhood Obesity Through New Marketing Standards
June 5, 2012 | Commentary/Story/Staff and Leadership
"Having fun is an important part of growing up. But kids can’t have fun if they aren’t healthy. We commend Disney for recognizing that, and for making changes in their business model to help kids lead healthier lives.”
RWJF Comments on Walmart "Great for You" Nutrition Icon
February 6, 2012 | Commentary/Story
Over the past year, Walmart has reformulated more than 150 products to reduce sodium and added sugar, cut prices on fruits and vegetables, and opened 20 new stores that bring healthy affordable foods to previously underserved “food deserts.”
New USDA School Meal Guidelines: Paving the Way for a Healthier Future for Millions of Children
January 24, 2012 | Commentary/Story
“These changes are badly needed. Although many schools have made significant improvements to their meal programs, we must ensure that all schools strive to provide more nutritious meals for students."
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding Announcement of the National Prevention Strategy
June 16, 2011 | Commentary/Story
The following is a statement from Risa Lavizzo Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., president and CEO of the
2010: The Year in Research
January 23, 2011 | Commentary/Story
Congratulations to this year's winners of RWJF's most influential research articles of 2010.
Reducing Childhood Obesity Requires Everyone Working Together
March 17, 2009 | Commentary/Story
RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A. recently sat down with McKinsey & Company to discuss the Foundation's work on childhood obesity.
2008: The Year in Research
January 7, 2009 | Commentary/Story
Every year we choose 10 articles from our top research and evaluation projects that had real impact in the policy arena, helped shape our thinking and work, or stood out in other ways. This year we asked you to participate in the selection process with us. Please read further to see the results.