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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 ...
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.
Industry Efforts to Improve Nutrition and Marketing for Children's Cereals Yield Mixed Results
June 22, 2012 | News Release
The first Cereal FACTS study was released in 2009, and found that least healthy cereals were those most frequently and aggressively marketed directly to children as young as age 2.
To Ensure Future Food Supply, We Must Address Difficult Questions
June 19, 2012 | News Release
Nearly All School District Policies for Foods Sold Outside of Meals Fall Short of Nation's Dietary Guidelines
April 20, 2012 | News Release
New study helps inform efforts to update national nutrition standards for snack foods and beverages sold in schools.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Names Charles "Robin" Hogen New Vice President, Communications
March 27, 2012 | News Release
Hogen, whose experience includes having run a large corporate foundation, worked in public affairs and government affairs in the health care sector, and run his own communications consultancy.
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.
Changes in Federal Food Aid Program Spur North Philadelphia Stores to Stock Healthier Foods
March 7, 2012 | News Release
Updates improve access to fruits, veggies, and reduced-fat milk without costing government or families more.
Nearly Half of Nation's Youngest Students Can Buy Junk Foods at School
February 5, 2012 | News Release
Problem most severe in the South, where obesity rates are highest.