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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding Release of "In It for Good: 2012" Annual Progress Report by Partnership for a Healthier America
March 7, 2013 | Commentary
RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey sees "pockets of progress toward reversing the childhood obesity epidemic," but says more needs to be done.
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.
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."
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.
Beverage Companies Market Unhealthy, Sugary Drinks to Children and Teens
October 31, 2011 | News Release
Fourteen major companies market nearly 600 different products.
Nuevo Informe de Yale Revela Mercadeo Inaudito de Bebidas Azucaradas a los Jovenes a Pesar de las Promesas de la Industria
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.
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.
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.
Fast Food Restaurants Dish Up Unhealthy Marketing to Youth
November 7, 2010 | News Release
Researchers release unprecedented report on fast food nutrition and marketing.