More than two-thirds of adults and one-third of children in America are obese or at risk for obesity. To reverse this epidemic, we must identify the policy and environmental changes that lead to increased physical activity and better nutrition. We also must support the advocacy that will result in widespread adoption of those policies.
Obesity/Childhood Obesity
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Reaching the Goal of 60 Minutes of Physical Activity for Children
February 1, 2013 | Issue Brief
National experts recommend that children get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day, but many children do not. This brief describes school and community strategies that can help kids be active.
Do All Americans Have Equal Access to Healthy Foods?
December 11, 2012 | Issue Brief
Many Americans lack regular access to healthy, affordable foods. Supermarkets provide the most reliable access to nutritious and affordable produce, and their presence is an important indicator of a community's physical health and economic vitality.
Declining Childhood Obesity Rates
September 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
In recent years, the national childhood obesity rate has leveled off. However, some cities and states have reported modest declines in their rates, following peaks in the early 2000s.
Overweight and Obesity Among Latino Youths
May 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Fact sheets detail the issues with African-American, Latino, American Indian and Native Alaska youths.
Letter from Six of the Nation's Top Health Foundations Making a Joint Call for Prevention Measures as Central to Health Care Reform
August 7, 2009 | Issue Brief
Letter signed by leaders of six major foundations says prevention measures must be scaled up.
Childhood Obesity
October 1, 2003 | Issue Brief
What the Research Tells Us
Childhood Obesity in the United States
February 1, 2009 | Issue Brief
Ambitious agenda planned for first year webinar series to begin this month.
Team Director Dwayne Proctor Talks About the Childhood Obesity Strategy
February 8, 2009 | Issue Brief/Video
Learn more in this informational video.
Beverages Sold in Public Schools
August 14, 2012 | Issue Brief
Some Encouraging Progress, Additional Improvements are Needed
Do Short Physical Activity Breaks in Classrooms Work?
February 28, 2013 | Issue Brief
With budget pressures increasing and cuts being made to physical education, schools are finding ways to help kids be active in class. This brief summarizes research regarding how classroom breaks can help young people be active and healthy.