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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April 11, 2012 | Program Result
The Healthy Students, Healthy Minds project of Padres Unidos is working with Denver school board officials to implement a recess-before-lunch policy in all public schools, a schedule that gets kids to eat better and reduces discipline problems.
April 11, 2012 | Program Result
Communities Creating Healthy Environments aims to curb childhood obesity in communities of color by using community organizing for social justice to advocate for policy changes color. Read this report on its progress.
September 1, 2006 | Program Result
MEM Associates worked with subcontractors to design and pilot test a program - called the Maine Obesity Primary Prevention Project - aimed at preventing obesity among pregnant women and children under age 5.
August 1, 2009 | Report
Strong investments in biking and walking infrastructure can boost physical activity and help reduce obesity rates, yet such investment varies by region.
October 22, 2010 | Program Result
Researchers from the University of California, Davis, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences analyzed spending of federal funds for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure across metropolitan regions nationwide and conducted case studies.
March 1, 2004 | Program Result
The East Coast Greenway Alliance created a logo and trail signs to promote the use of the East Cost Greenway, a 2,600-mile urban walking and biking trail that will link cities and towns from Maine to Florida.