Latino Church Leaders' Perspectives on Childhood Obesity Prevention
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Church leaders express willingness to address obesity and promote health in their congregations.
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Waaniniigaanzijig Tribal Youth Council - "The Kids Did Everything"
March 15, 2011 | Program Result Report
The Waaniniigaanzijig Youth Council planned and conducted three annual events as part of Celebrating Fitness.
National Urban League Tackles Childhood Obesity
November 27, 2012 | Program Result Report
In 2010, the National Urban League launched an initiative to address childhood obesity through policy and program activities both on the national level and through its local affiliates.
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.
A Patchwork of Progress
November 1, 2011 | Report
California making headway in battle against childhood obesity but study shows successes are uneven.
Strengthening Comprehensive Community Initiatives Helps Families
May 1, 1998 | Program Result Report
The Roundtable on Comprehensive Community Initiatives for Children and Families is an on-going forum of private funders, public officials, program directors, and evaluators.
How to Revitalize Poor Neighborhoods
April 1, 2003 | Program Result Report
The Roundtable on Initiatives for Children, Families and Communities continued to conduct in-depth research and analyses in selected areas that represent underlying or ongoing challenges to comprehensive community initiatives.
Latina Voices in Childhood Obesity
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Latina mothers identify barriers to children being physically active and find their voice to advocate for changes.
Exploring Potential Research Contributions to Policy
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Research use a conceptual framework to analyze Salud America! projects.
Seeking Environmental and Policy Solutions to Address Latino Childhood Obesity
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Latino researchers, communities, and policy-makers are helping reshape the nation’s health system and improve community health.