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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Poll Finds Big Gap Between Parents and Experts: Parents Less Likely to Recognize Children as Overweight or Obese
February 25, 2013 | News Release
A new poll released today shows a large a gap between parents’ perceptions of their children’s weight and expert definitions.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, American Heart Association Join Forces to Reverse Childhood Obesity Epidemic
November 15, 2012 | News Release
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Heart Association announce a collaboration to reverse the nation's childhood obesity epidemic.
When it Comes to Healthy Snacks, Many Schools Do Not Make the Grade
October 31, 2012 | News Release
The press release regarding the release of Out of Balance: A Look at Snack Foods in Secondary Schools Across the states, a report from the Kids' Safe & Healthful Foods Project
Most Entrees at Chain Restaurants Fail to Meet Federal Nutrition Recommendations for Adults or Children
July 19, 2012 | News Release
The study, which was supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation through its Healthy Eating Research program, examined the nutritional content of 30,923 menu items—including items from children’s menus—from 245 restaurants across the United Stat ...
Adult Obesity Rates Could Exceed 60 Percent in 13 States by 2030, According to New Study
September 18, 2012 | News Release
The number of obese adults, along with related disease rates and health care costs, are on course to increase dramatically in every state in the country over the next 20 years, according to F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2012.
Philadelphia School District Reports Progress in Reducing Childhood Obesity Rates
September 6, 2012 | Commentary/News Release/Journal Article/Story
Largest declines seen among African American boys and Hispanic girls.
Strong State Laws on School Snacks, Drinks May Help to Prevent Weight Gain, New Study Finds
August 15, 2012 | News Release
Children, teens in states with strong laws gained less weight as they got older than those in states without such policies.
Mississippi Has Highest Obesity Rate in the Nation
August 13, 2012 | News Release
New analysis ranks states, finds 12 states exceed 30 percent for obesity.
Availability of Sugary Sodas in U.S. Middle and High Schools Declines Significantly
August 6, 2012 | News Release
Sports drinks, other sugary beverages still widely available.
Prevalence of Kidney Stones Doubles in Wake of Obesity Epidemic
July 1, 2012 | News Release
The number of Americans suffering from kidney stones between 2007 and 2010 nearly doubled since 1994.