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November 1, 2011 | Journal Article
This article examines the accuracy and usability of commercial databases as sources of information about food stores and restaurants. Since commercial databases are usually designed for non-health uses such as business and marketing, they require adaptation for use as public health tools.
June 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Elementary school practices fall short of national recommendations for diet and physical activity.
August 1, 2006 | Program Result
Cooking with Kids is a hands-on food and nutrition education program that operates in 12 elementary schools in Santa Fe, N.M.
August 25, 2009 | Story
The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 did not require such policies.
November 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
Researcher's found that the USDA's Team Nutrition program has strong potential to help improve children?s eating habits
November 7, 2012 | Program Result
The Healthy Schools Program provides technical assistance to help schools engage administrators, teachers, parents and vendors in increasing access to physical activity and healthier foods for students and staff.
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.
June 1, 2011 | Journal Article
A study examining the food-buying behavior of lower-income African-American youth found that youth make frequent and unhealthy food purchases.
November 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Mobile food vendors can deliver nutritious food options, in particular fresh produce, to communities that are suffering high obesity rates.
September 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Learning Landscapes rebuilds worn-out schoolyards in Denver. This study compared physical activity at Learning Landscapes and non-renovated schoolyards. The authors built on previous research of physical activity in schoolyards by dividing the schoolyard surface into four categories.