Understanding the Economic Costs of Obesity
May 2, 2013 | Story
Health economist John Cawley, PhD, examines obesity from all angles: costs, consequences, and cures.
Childhood Obesity
More than two-thirds of adults and one-third of children in America are obese or at risk for obesity. To reverse this epidemic, we must identify the policy and environmental changes that lead to increased physical activity and better nutrition. We also must support the advocacy that will result in widespread adoption of those policies.
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Identifying Factors Behind Race- and Gender-Based Inequalities in Obesity and Cancer
May 1, 2013 | Story
As a Health & Society Scholar, Whitney Robinson, PhD, MSPH, used methodologic innovations to study the incidence and causes of obesity in the United States.
Statement Regarding The Walt Disney Company's Pledge to Help Prevent Childhood Obesity Through New Marketing Standards
June 5, 2012 | Commentary/Story/Staff and Leadership
"Having fun is an important part of growing up. But kids can’t have fun if they aren’t healthy. We commend Disney for recognizing that, and for making changes in their business model to help kids lead healthier lives.”
Secondary Schools Report Limited Progress in Creating Healthier Environment for Students
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U.S. middle and high schools are improving some nutrition practices, but most students can still buy sugary drinks and junk foods.
Philadelphia School District Reports Progress in Reducing Childhood Obesity Rates
September 6, 2012 | Commentary/News Release/Journal Article/Story
Largest declines seen among African American boys and Hispanic girls.
Finding a Healthier Option for Texas Children
September 4, 2012 | Story
RWJF support for the Texas Childhood Obesity Prevention Policy Evaluation (T-COPPE) Project helped make valuable discoveries possible, says Alison Winters.
RWJF's New Jersey Health Initiatives Program: STEPS for Kids
August 16, 2012 | Story
Emily Turnure relates how the program approaches the fight against childhood obesity.
Adult Obesity Rates Exceed 30 Percent in 12 States
August 13, 2012 | Story
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Trust for America's Health examine trends in state-by-state obesity rates and rankings.
States Continued Targeted Legislative Action to Prevent Childhood Obesity in 2011
June 14, 2012 | Story
Improving school nutrition, enhancing built environment among highest priorities in 2011.
Panel Discussion: Childhood Obesity in the Latino Community
June 11, 2012 | Story
What Issues, Solutions Can Hispanic Media Highlight?