Elementary Schools Removing Sugary Drinks, Limiting Beverage Sales to Healthy Choices

July 2, 2012 | News Release

The study examined the availability of competitive beverages in U.S. public elementary schools for five academic years, from 2006–07 to 2010–11. Competitive beverages are those sold by schools outside of meal programs through vending machines, à la ...

Slow Progress in Changing the School Food Environment

June 5, 2012 | Journal Article

This article examines the school food environment in elementary schools and reports on practices during the 2009?2010 school year compared with the same practices in 2006?2007 after the wellness policy mandate took effect.

The Impact of State Safe Routes to School-Related Laws on Active Travel to School Policies and Practices in U.S. Elementary Schools

January 1, 2012 | Journal Article

Walking or biking to school provides opportunities for children to increase physical activity. However, rates of active travel to school have decreased while rates of car-to-school travel have increased. This article explores the relationship between state laws and active travel to school policies.

The Impact of State Laws and District Policies on Physical Education and Recess Practices in a Nationally Representative Sample of US Public Elementary Schools

December 5, 2011 | Journal Article

Both physical education and recess time need to be increased for young students to achieve national standards for physical activity.

Introduction to the Special Issue on Reclaiming Futures