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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Changes in School Environments with Implementation of Arkansas Act 1220 of 2003
February 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This study presents a five-year evaluation of Arkansas Legislative Act 1220, legislation that: required schools to measure student body-mass index and report BMI to parents, restricted access to vending machines, and created state and local health advisory committees.
Assessment of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity in Arkansas
September 1, 2007 | Report
The rate of obesity across the country is rising at an alarming rate and its growth is considered one of the most urgent health care threats facing families in the United States. This report considers the issue in the state of Arkansas where nearly ...
Arkansas' Experience
September 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Through a groundbreaking legislative mandate that requires body mass index (BMI) assessments in public schools, Arkansas has achieved both enhanced awareness among parents and their children and increased engagement by school, clinical, public health and community leaders in response to the epidemic.
Factors Associated with BMI, Weight Perceptions and Trying to Lose Weight in African-American Smokers
January 1, 2005 | Journal Article
The high proportion of African Americans who are overweight and obese is well known, placing them at a high risk for numerous health problems, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Little is known, however, about the relationship o ...
Highest Rates of Adult Obesity
July 29, 2009 | Story
Mississippi has the highest rate of adult obesity in the country at 32.5 percent.
Information for Action: School Policies to Prevent Childhood Obesity
December 22, 2008 | Program Result
In response to dramatic increases in the number of Arkansas children and adolescents who are overweight or at risk for overweight, the Arkansas legislature passed Arkansas Act 1220 of 2003 to Combat Obesity.
Public Policy Versus Individual Rights in Childhood Obesity Interventions
September 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Childhood obesity is a major public health problem. Experts recommend that prevention and control strategies include population-based policies.
Year Five Evaluation
January 1, 2009 | Evaluation
Year five evaluation report regarding the progress in Arkansas to reduce childhood obesity.
Arkansas Act 1220 Evaluation: A Project of Information for Action: School Policies to Prevent Childhood Obesity
February 5, 2009 | Evaluation
The Arkansas 1220 Evaluation examines the Arkansas Act 1220 of 2003 to Combat Obesity's effect on children, families and schools.
Arkansas Act 1220 of 2003 to Reduce Childhood Obesity
January 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This assessment of an early comprehensive piece of legislation to fight childhood obesity shows the weight status of Arkansas children may be stabilized and positive policy changes should support ongoing improvement. But implementing the act's intent faces ongoing challenges, according to this study from the 2008 Active Living Research Conference.