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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Conference on Economic Aspects of Obesity
April 30, 2010 | Presentation Material
The Economic Aspects of Obesity Conference, held at Louisiana State University on November 10-11, 2008, brought together leading researchers in the field of childhood obesity and provided an opportunity for them to highlight new developments in this field.
Remarks of First Lady Michelle Obama
January 20, 2010 | Presentation Material
First Lady Michelle Obama addresses the issue at the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting in Washington, D.C.
Documenting the Work of Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities
February 8, 2012 | Video/Presentation Material
A video series focusing on three diverse communities shows how this national program aims to reverse childhood obesity.
Testimony of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., President and CEO, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Before the Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives
December 16, 2009 | Presentation Material
Testimony focuses on community- and school-based innovations to reverse the epidemic.
America the Super-Sized
August 31, 2009 | Presentation Material
Risa Lavizzo-Mourey addressed leaders of the food, beverage and consumer products industry and urged them to work toward reversing the childhood obesity epidemic.