Childhood Obesity Program Area
RWJF is committed to tackling one of the most urgent threats to the health of our children and families—childhood obesity. Our goal is to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic by 2015.
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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Policy Briefs and Website Show California Lawmakers Rates of Childhood Obesity and Diabetes in Their Districts
June 9, 2008 | Program Result Report
In 2001, the California Center for Public Health Advocacy published policy briefs about childhood obesity and fitness levels and diabetes mortality rates throughout California.
Researchers Identify Successful Strategies from Previous Public Health Campaigns to Help Obesity-Prevention Efforts
April 1, 2006 | Program Result Report
The Berkeley Media Studies Group explored how to accelerate public health efforts to prevent obesity by: convening two meetings and producing a final report on the recommendations and findings generated from meeting participants.
The Nation's Weight Problem Can't Wait
July 1, 2004 | Program Result Report
The American Public Health Association held its 2003 National Public Health Week, focusing on raising awareness of the obesity epidemic.
Beverages Sold in Public Schools
August 14, 2012 | Issue Brief
Some Encouraging Progress, Additional Improvements are Needed
Trends in Competitive Venue Beverage Availability
August 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Sweetened drinks are a primary source of added dietary sugar for children. Drinks obtained at school in “competitive venues”—outside of the federally reimbursable school meal program—significantly contribute to student caloric intake. These research ...
Out of Balance Report: Q&A with Jessica Donze Black
November 1, 2012 | New Public Health Post
A new report released today examines state standards for the types of snacks that can be sold in secondary schools. The report was developed by the Kids’ Safe & Healthful Foods Project, a joint initiative of RWJF and The Pew Charitable Trusts that i ...
Arguments For, and Against, a Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
October 31, 2012 | New Public Health Post
Over the past few years, many cities and states have considered taxing sodas and other sugary beverages. At the American Public Health Association meeting, Judy Jou, a PhD candidate at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, discussed a ...
Getting Kids Active: Physical Activity in Schools
October 31, 2012 | New Public Health Post
Get kids active now and often was the message at a session on childhood obesity at the American Public Health Association 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. "Students are not getting enough exercise," said Christina Economos as she opened the ses ...
How to Help Parks Help City Residents
October 30, 2012 | New Public Health Post
City parks can be a cost-free venue for people of all ages and backgrounds to be physically active. Two presenters at the American Public Health Association meeting discussed programs to increase physical activity opportunities in city parks during ...
Joint Use: Being Active in Los Angeles
October 29, 2012 | New Public Health Post
A joint use agreement (or shared use agreement) allows school facilities such as playgrounds and fields, to be used by the broader community when school is not in session. Health advocates are working to implement more joint use agreements as a way ...