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December 11, 2012 | Issue Brief
Many Americans lack regular access to healthy, affordable foods. Supermarkets provide the most reliable access to nutritious and affordable produce, and their presence is an important indicator of a community's physical health and economic vitality.
September 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
In recent years, the national childhood obesity rate has leveled off. However, some cities and states have reported modest declines in their rates, following peaks in the early 2000s.
June 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
Foods and beverages advertised to young people are often high in calories and low in nutritional value and marketing influences what children consume.
March 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
Investments in efforts to prevent chronic health problems like obesity can have significant budget savings.
July 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
Physical inactivity is a leading cause of obesity and overweight, which currently affect more than 23 million children and adolescents—nearly one out of every three youths.
February 1, 2013 | Issue Brief
Competitive foods are snack foods and beverages served and sold in schools, in vending machines, a la carte lines and stores. They are not part of the federal school meals program.
July 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
Food and beverage companies market extensively to children, even those as young as 2.