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Obesity/Childhood Obesity

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.

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding Release of Estimates of Obesity Prevalence Among U.S. Children and Teens

January 13, 2010 | News Release

Study shows a striking decline in obesity rates among young children. But boys ages 6 to 19 are lagging, and racial and ethnic disparities persist across age groups.

Exploring the Distribution of Park Availability, Features, and Quality Across Kansas City, Missouri by Income and Race/Ethnicity

February 1, 2013 | Journal Article

Park availability, features (facilities and amenities) and quality across different income and race/ethnicity levels is examined in this study.

Games for Health

May 6, 2008 | Video/Story

Connecting the worlds of video games and health, with positive results.

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