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Fast-Food Menu Offerings Vary in Dietary Quality, But Are Consistently Poor

January 15, 2013 | Journal Article

This study examines the nutritional environment of five U.S. fast-food restaurant chains using the Healthy Eating Index-2005. Full menus scored lower than 50 out of 100 possible points, and no menu or subset of menu received a score higher than 72.

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.

Pharmaceutical Companies' Role in State Vaccination Policymaking

May 1, 2012 | Journal Article

Examining the degree to which pharmaceutical companies play a role in policy-making regarding state immunizations, this article discusses key stakeholders' opinions about the appropriateness of this behavior, and how it affects relationships between the industry and policy outcomes.

Major Progress to Improve School Meals

April 6, 2011 | Story

More fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and fewer calories and unhealthy fats.

RWJF and The Pew Charitable Trusts Launch Project to Improve School Foods

April 6, 2011 | Story

Show your support for healthy school meals.

What Really Works to Reduce Childhood Obesity? Stakeholders Want Evidence

January 23, 2009 | Program Result Report

Between September 2005 and December 2007, Public Health Informatics Institute staff conducted telephone interviews and met with diverse stakeholders involved with childhood obesity to learn about their needs for information.

High Body Mass Index for Age Among US Children and Adolescents, 2003-2006

May 28, 2008 | Journal Article

This study estimates the prevalence of three measures of high body mass index (BMI) and examines trends of overweight among U.S. children and adolescents between 2003 and 2006.

National Effort Made to Dispel Childhood Vaccination Concerns, Increase Immunization Rates

January 1, 2006 | Program Result Report

The National Network for Immunization Information developed an education campaign providing scientifically sound information about immunization to help parents, health care professionals and policy-makers make informed decisions.

Research Shows Schools Need More Guidance When Implementing Menu and Policy Changes to Help Prevent Childhood Obesity

August 1, 2006 | Program Result Report

Samuels & Associates conducted in-depth case studies in six California school districts to examine the implementation and effect of laws that set nutrition standards for foods and beverages in public schools.

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