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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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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."
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.
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).
March 1, 2012 | Story
Home of the 8th Annual National Games for Health Conference.
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.