Childhood Obesity News Releases
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Alliance for a Healthier Generation Names Healthiest School in America
June 15, 2010 | News Release/Video
West New York, New Jersey's Memorial High School earns first-ever Gold National Recognition Award from Alliance's Healthy Schools Program.
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Receives $23 Million Grant to Expand Healthy Schools Program
June 13, 2011 | News Release
President Bill Clinton to announce Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant renewal, honor 275 high-performing schools at the Healthy Schools Forum.
Alliance for a Healthier Generation's Healthy Schools Program Now Reaches More Than 10,000 Schools
January 12, 2011 | News Release
Healthy Schools Program provides free expert advice and resources to schools in all 50 states as they work to prevent childhood obesity.
Beverage Companies Market Unhealthy, Sugary Drinks to Children and Teens
October 31, 2011 | News Release
Fourteen major companies market nearly 600 different products.
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.
Children and Teens Seeing Fewer Television Ads for Fruit Drinks, Regular Sodas and Sweets
July 6, 2010 | News Release
But youth of all ages seeing more fast-food ads, study finds.
Despite industry promises, Yale study finds unprecedented marketing of sugary drinks to youth
October 31, 2011 | News Release
Research findings uncover targeted outreach to African Americans and Latinos.
Despite Industry Promises, Yale Study Finds Unprecedented Marketing of Sugary Drinks to Youth
January 1, 2011 | News Release
Young people are being exposed to a substantial amount of marketing for sugary drinks, such as full-calorie soda, sports drinks, energy drinks, and fruit drinks, according to a new study from the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity.
F as in Fat 2009
July 1, 2009 | News Release/Video
Obesity rates increase in 23 states; report urges stronger response through health reform, national strategy.
Fast Food Restaurants Dish Up Unhealthy Marketing to Youth
November 8, 2010 | News Release
Unprecedented new report on fast-food nutrition and marketing examines actions of 12 of the nation's largest chains.