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.

Central Valley, Calif.

Story

Central Valley, Calif. community is among 50 sites making changes in national initiative to prevent obesity.

Documenting the Work of Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities

February 8, 2012 | Video/Presentation Material

A video series focusing on three diverse communities shows how this national program aims to reverse childhood obesity.

Community Partnerships to Mobilize Low-Income Communities Around Active Living

February 22, 2010 | Story

"There's a culture to encourage people not to go outside because it doesn't feel safe, largely due to the built environment," said Miquela Craytor, executive director of Sustainable South Bronx.

Baldwin Park, Calif.

December 2, 2008 | Story

Baldwin Park, Calif. community is among 50 sites making changes in national initiative to prevent obesity.

Oakland, Calif.

December 2, 2008 | Story

Oakland, Calif. community is among 50 sites making changes in national initiative to prevent obesity.

A Patchwork of Progress

November 1, 2011 | Report

California making headway in battle against childhood obesity but study shows successes are uneven.

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.

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

August 1, 2006 | Program Result

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.

Policy Briefs and Website Show California Lawmakers Rates of Childhood Obesity and Diabetes in Their Districts

June 9, 2008 | Program Result

In 2001, the California Center for Public Health Advocacy published policy briefs about childhood obesity and fitness levels and diabetes mortality rates throughout California.