A Poll About Children and Weight
February 25, 2013 | Survey/Poll
This poll provides new insights into the epidemic of childhood obesity and the challenges families face between school and sleep.
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The Impact of Menu Labeling on Fast-Food Purchases for Children and Parents
October 1, 2011 | Journal Article
This study examines the impact menu labeling at restaurants has on calories purchased by children and parents. The authors found that, while awareness of nutrition information and calories increased because of nutrition labeling, calories purchased did not decrease.
Buffalo Residents Work to Increase Access to Healthy Food, Exercise
September 7, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.
Measuring Food Environments
April 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article examines the measurement and study of food environments in historical context. Since food environments are believed to be linked to obesity and chronic disease, a more robust understanding of past food environment research may prove relevant for current research efforts.
Policy-Makers Talk About Childhood Obesity and How Their Communities are Tackling the Epidemic
November 2, 2009 | Video/Story
They spoke at a summit organized by Leadership for Healthy Communities.
An Active Living Network Shows How Community Design Can Promote Health and Physical Activity
August 25, 2008 | Program Result
The Active Living Network provided experts from disciplines active in community design with information about how community design can promote health and physical activity.
Locating Family Mental Health Services in Shopping Malls and Schools
March 25, 2013 | Program Result
The UCLA Family Commons is a new model of preventive mental health care that provides nonstigmatized, cost-effective education and coaching to help families with children from infancy to adolescence address common childhood issues.
Preventing Obesity Among Preschool Children
October 1, 2011 | Report
This research synthesis by two Robert Wood Johnson Foundation national programs highlights strategies for preventing obesity among preschool children.
YMCA's Pioneering Healthier Communities
November 5, 2012 | Program Result
A Progress Report: Combating childhood obesity through local and state policy change.
An Action Agenda for Schools and Communities to Fight Obesity
July 30, 2012 | Program Result
During 2006 to 2007, TV and radio host Tavis Smiley convened town hall meetings in four U.S. cities to raise awareness of childhood obesity. A key organization in each city then worked to spur state and local efforts to address the growing problem.