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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September 1, 2009 | Journal Article
The childhood obesity research discussed in this article was conducted over the past 10 years through four projects in West Virginia that range from a school-based cardiovascular risk screening program to an evaluation of state legislation targeting childhood obesity via modifications in the school environment.
July 29, 2009 | Story
Mississippi has the highest rate of adult obesity in the country at 32.5 percent.
February 10, 2009 | Evaluation
In 2005, West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin III signed into law House Bill 2816--the Healthy Lifestyles Act--to help address the state's obesity epidemic. The evaluation was conducted in 2007 by a team from West Virginia University Health Sciences Center and was supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
July 1, 2005 | Program Result
Between January and June 2004, fifth grade students at the Burnt Chimney Elementary School in Wirtz, Va., participated in a comprehensive program designed to increase their daily physical activity.
October 1, 2005 | Program Result
The American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) conducted a social marketing project from 2002 to 2004 to promote increased physical activity in Richmond, Va., and Madison, Wis.
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.
May 1, 2002 | Program Result
Gateway Homes of Greater Richmond (Va.) constructed a three-mile hiking and biking trail on its 30-acre campus and purchased eight mountain bicycles, bicycle helmets, water bottles and first-aid kits.
September 1, 2002 | Program Result
The City of Richmond (Va.) Department of Public Health held a conference, "FRONTRUNNERS II: Breaking Down Barriers to Physical Activity," on practical approaches to removing barriers to community-wide physical activity among low-income and elderly populations.
June 1, 2000 | Program Result
On October 28-30, 1998, the Richmond, Va., Department of Public Health (DPH) held a conference on local initiatives to promote fitness entitled, FRONTRUNNERS: Local Governments Taking the Lead in Fitness Promotion.