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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.
September 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Texas Senate Bill 42 (SB42), enacted in 2005, directed the state's middle schools to strengthen institutional responsibility for the health of their students. This study assessed whether a representative sample of middles schools were adhering to SB42.
August 25, 2009 | Story
The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 did not require such policies.
July 1, 2005 | Program Result Report
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.
November 7, 2012 | Program Result Report
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 Report
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.
August 1, 2010 | Chart
These reports share findings from the New Jersey Childhood Obesity Study's analysis of New Brunswick. Information for this study is provided by the household survey, school body mass index (BMI) data, and food and physical activity environment data.
April 1, 2011 | Evaluation
This report summarizes the results of several studies comprising year two of an evaluation project assessing the impact of the Mississippi Healthy Students Act on childhood obesity.