Availability of Competitive Foods and Beverages
June 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Elementary school practices fall short of national recommendations for diet and physical activity.
Elementary Schools
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Texas Senate Bill 19 (SB 19) Results
November 18, 2009 | Story
Those polled were aware of physical activity requirements and that students were exceeding the minimum state physical activity requirements.
Workshop Explores how to Evaluate the Impact of School Policies on Childhood Obesity
October 31, 2008 | Program Result
Samuels & Associates organized the National Evaluation and Measurement Meeting on School Nutrition and Physical Activity Policies, held on May 6 and 7, 2004 in San Francisco.
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.
Public Health Professionals as Policy Entrepreneurs
November 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Childhood obesity rose to the forefront of a crowded legislative agenda when multiple factors created a policy window of opportunity.
Lessons from Pennsylvania's Mixed Response to Federal School Wellness Law
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Pennsylvania can offer lessons for other states in moving forward with programs to promote good nutrition and wellness.
Changes in School Environments with Implementation of Arkansas Act 1220 of 2003
February 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This study presents a five-year evaluation of Arkansas Legislative Act 1220, legislation that: required schools to measure student body-mass index and report BMI to parents, restricted access to vending machines, and created state and local health advisory committees.
A Comprehensive Coding System to Measure the Quality of School Wellness Policies
July 1, 2009 | Journal Article
A new coding system provides a practical tool for researchers, school administrators, and community members wishing to evaluate school wellness policies.
The Third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
The third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study (SNDA-III) is a major study that updates research related to the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. A three-stage approach employed precise research and analytical methods.
A Practice Perspective on the Third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
A nutrition professional offers her highlights of the third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study (SNDA-III). Bullet point lists create a quick reference from several categories: school lunch, school breakfast and competitive foods. The author includes implications of the study and recommendations.