Childhood Obesity Program Area
RWJF is committed to tackling one of the most urgent threats to the health of our children and families—childhood obesity. Our goal is to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic by 2015.
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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.
El Paso Group Teaches Kids to Eat Healthier
September 7, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.
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.
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.
Building Strategies and Leadership for Change
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Salud America! research aligns with the Institute of Medicine’s approach to preventing obesity.
San Antonio as a Face of the Future
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
San Antonio’s mayor implements a strategy of community awareness and collaboration to improve health and fitness.
Eduardo Sanchez Discusses Childhood Obesity and Latinos
May 4, 2010 | Video
What should Latinos know-and do-about the childhood obesity epidemic?
Live Well Greenville
January 1, 2011 | Toolkit
These resources from San Souci Community Garden, were designed to serve as guides for gardeners in growing fresh, healthy food in their community gardens.