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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Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities: Supporting Community Action to Prevent Childhood Obesity
National Program
To catalyze and support policy and environmental change projects to promote children's physical activity and healthy eating, especially in lower-income and racial/ethnic communities at greatest risk.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center to Prevent Childhood Obesity
National Program
To reverse the epidemic by supporting the center's efforts to: synthesize the evidence; provide expertise and resources to organizations, policy-makers, and communities working to prevent childhood obesity.
Salud America! The RWJF Research Network to Prevent Obesity Among Latino Children
National Program
To stimulate and support investigator-initiated research and build a field of researchers focused on preventing obesity among Latino children.
Active Living Research
National Program
To stimulate and support research to identify environmental factors and policies that influence physical activity, especially among children and families in low-income communities.
Healthy Eating Research: Building Evidence to Prevent Childhood Obesity
National Program
To support and disseminate focused investigator-initiated research and policy analysis to identify effective policy and environmental strategies for reversing the rise in childhood obesity by 2015.
Bridging the Gap: Research Informing Practice and Policy for Healthy Youth Behavior
National Program
To improve understanding of school, community, state, and national policies and environmental factors affecting youth diet, physical activity, obesity, and tobacco, alcohol, and drug use.
Leadership for Healthy Communities: Advancing Policies to Support Healthy Eating and Active Living
National Program
To work with elected and appointed officials to create and promote healthier communities.
Communities Creating Healthy Environments: Improving Access to Healthy Foods and Safe Places to Play in Communities of Color
National Program
To build state and national momentum to reverse the epidemic of childhood obesity through strategic investment in those communities most affected.
Obesity Prevention in Children: Synergy with Diabetes Initiative
National Program
Program to support efforts of schools and communities to increase access to healthy, lower-calorie foods.
Intergenerational Programming within the Active for Life Program Sites to Reduce Childhood Obesity
National Program
Program to support efforts of senior service organizations to increase access to healthy, lower- calorie foods and opportunities for safe, daily physical activity.