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Menu Labeling Regulations and Calories Purchased at Chain Restaurants

June 1, 2013 | Journal Article

This study examined whether the mean number of calories purchased by consumers decreased after the regulation to include caloric information on menus was implemented.

Can Tag Help Schools Teach?

March 1, 2012 | Issue Brief

Strengthening recess transforms the school climate, paving the way for less bullying and more focus on learning, according to new evaluation findings from Mathematica Policy Research and Stanford University.

Joining Scholarship and Action on Behalf of Black Mothers and Daughters

December 26, 2010 | Story

According to Johnson Dias, the presence of poverty, racism and crime is a daily disaster in these neighborhoods. "Public safety here is a heath issue," she says. "You can't keep your child physically active if you are concerned your child might die."

Caring School Community Program Goes National with Focuses on Community Building to Promote Healthy Behaviors

September 26, 2007 | Program Results Report

The Developmental Studies Center conducted a trial of an elementary school reform initiative which attempted to build a sense of connectedness to school, and thereby promote healthy behaviors in adolescence.

The Evaluation of Arkansas Act 1220 of 2003 to Reduce Childhood Obesity

March 1, 2013 | Journal Article

This article describes the evaluation of the Arkansas Act 1220 of 2003, an ambitious state policy to reduce childhood obesity.

Frank Chaloupka: Informing the Best Policies With the Best Science

November 29, 2010 | Story

"During the time obesity has emerged as a significant health problem, we have seen dramatic decreases in prices of sugar-sweetened beverages, and increases in prices of fresh foods and vegetables."

Lloyd Johnston: Pioneering the Science of Adolescent Health

November 29, 2010 | Story

From a young age, Johnston wanted to make a social contribution, inspired perhaps by the example of his parents. "My father was always concerned about doing good in the world," he says.

Evaluations of Two Violence Prevention Programs for Youth Show Little Impact

March 13, 2012 | Program Results Report

The University of Colorado at Boulder's Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence replicated and evaluated two violence prevention programs: the Good Behavior Game (used in first or second grade) and CASASTART (for adolescents aged 11-13).

The Games for Health Project

March 1, 2012 | Story

Home of the 8th Annual National Games for Health Conference.

Child-Directed Marketing Within and Around Fast-Food Restaurants

December 1, 2013 | Issue Brief

The brief describes related policy implications and discusses current efforts by industry and advocates aimed at changing child-directed marketing practices by fast-food companies.

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