Childhood Obesity News Releases
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Availability of Sugary Sodas in U.S. Middle and High Schools Declines Significantly
August 6, 2012 | News Release
Sports drinks, other sugary beverages still widely available.
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.
Healthy Schools Celebrated
August 6, 2009 | News Release/Video
Alliance for a Healthier Generation honors 114 schools for creating healthier environments for students and staff.
U.S. Secondary Schools Serving Up Unhealthy Foods
July 7, 2008 | News Release
More than 9 in 10 high schools sell foods and beverages in vending machines and a la carte.
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."
School BMI Assessment Report Shows Arkansas Holding the Line on Childhood Obesity
September 10, 2006 | News Release
Recommended Reading Establishing a Baseline to Evaluate Act 1220 of 2003: An Act of the Arkansas General Assembly to Combat Childhood Obesity Year Two Evaluation: Arkansas Act 1220 of 2003 to Combat Childhood Obesity Arkansas Act 1220 Evaluation The ...