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.

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.

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.

For Major Food and Beverage Companies, Healthier Products Yield Healthier Profits

October 13, 2011 | News Release

Companies that sell more better-for-you foods and beverages deliver better business results.

Boston High School Students Drinking Fewer Sugary Beverages

August 19, 2011 | News Release

Following school district policy change, students drank fewer sodas, sports drinks and fruit drinks.

Task Force Targets 'Food Deserts'

July 25, 2011 | News Release

New Report: Adult Obesity Increases in 16 States in the Past Year

July 7, 2011 | News Release

Since 1995 rates have doubled or nearly doubled in 17 states.

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

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.