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February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Improving child care standards relating to nutrition, physical activity, and screen-time was a joint resolution passed by the Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children.
March 12, 2013 | Journal Article
Requiring a minimum number of fruits and vegetables in school lunch programs increases overall consumption, especially among teens who do not have regular access to those foods at home.
February 20, 2013 | Program Result
The Bipartisan Policy Center hosted five public forums and produced a report, Lots to Lose: How America's Health and Obesity Crisis Threatens our Economic Future.
September 27, 2012 | Evaluation
In 2007, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awarded Nemours Health and Prevention Services a grant to monitor implementation of healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices in schools and child-care settings.
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.
February 28, 2013 | Report
A report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Bridging the Gap program finds that progress to improve school district wellness policies has stalled.
December 7, 2009 | Program Result
Healthy Eating Research at the University of Minnesota assisted the National Cancer Institute in organizing a workshop - "Measurement of the Food and Built Environments: Enhancing Research Relevant to Policy on Diet, Physical Activity and Weight."
August 14, 2012 | Issue Brief
Some Encouraging Progress, Additional Improvements are Needed
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Salud America! research aligns with the Institute of Medicine’s approach to preventing obesity.
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
San Antonio’s mayor implements a strategy of community awareness and collaboration to improve health and fitness.