Childhood Obesity News Releases
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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.
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.
We Need Bold Action on Childhood Obesity
July 8, 2010 | Commentary
Americans are "way ahead of their elected officials" and they want action now, says RWJF Senior Vice President James S. Marks in a commentary on The Huffington Post.
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.
Reducing Childhood Obesity Requires Everyone Working Together
March 17, 2009 | Commentary/Story
RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A. recently sat down with McKinsey & Company to discuss the Foundation's work on childhood obesity.
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.
Study Shows Overwhelming Parent Support for Healthier Schools
October 28, 2009 | News Release
Survey for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation finds most parents willing to help schools improve food offerings and increase physical activity.
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.
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.