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Fast Food Restaurants Dish Up Unhealthy Marketing to Youth
November 7, 2010 | News Release
Researchers release unprecedented report on fast food nutrition and marketing.
Restaurant Chains Serving More Lower-Calorie Items Do Better Financially
February 7, 2013 | News Release
Restaurant chains that serve more lower-calorie foods and beverages have better business performance, according to a study released by the Hudson Institute.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding the Proposal of Updated Nutrition Standards for School Snack Foods and Beverages
February 1, 2013 | News Release
The USDA proposed updated nutrition standards. Foundation President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey released a statement.
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.
Study Shows Head Start Programs Surpass Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Requirements
December 6, 2009 | News Release
Programs obtaining meals through school districts report fewer healthy eating practices.
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."
Kids Spoon-Fed Marketing and Advertising for Least Healthy Breakfast Cereals
October 26, 2009 | News Release
Researchers release cereal rankings based on nutrition and marketing exposure.
Study Shows a Little Money Buys a Lot of Calories at City Corner Stores
October 12, 2009 | News Release
Fifty-three percent of kids surveyed visited a corner store daily, five days per week; Chips and candy top the list of items purchased, but efforts are being made to increase healthy options.
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 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.