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Teens Purchase Fewer Sugary Drinks After Seeing In-Store Calorie Signage
December 14, 2011 | News Release
Study shows providing calorie information as a physical activity equivalent may be most effective.
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.
Communities Ramp Up Efforts to Address Childhood Obesity
May 31, 2011 | News Release
Twelve communities of color and indigenous nations receive $3 million to improve access to healthy foods and safe places to play.
Leading Civil Rights Organizations Unite to Fight Childhood Obesity
September 7, 2010 | News Release
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awards grants to five national groups to address social justice issues driving the obesity epidemic.
New Report: Adult Obesity Increases in 28 States
June 29, 2010 | News Release
Striking disparities persist; obesity rates highest among Blacks and in Southern states.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding Release of Estimates of Obesity Prevalence Among U.S. Children and Teens
January 13, 2010 | News Release
Study shows a striking decline in obesity rates among young children. But boys ages 6 to 19 are lagging, and racial and ethnic disparities persist across age groups.
Adapting Physical Activity Interventions to Prevent Obesity in Culturally Diverse Populations
July 1, 2009 | Commentary
To address obesity in culturally diverse populations, interventions should include "real-world" practices that are adapted to cultural needs, values and resources, according to Terry L. Bazzarre, Ph.D., a former senior program director at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.