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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Family-Focused Physical Activity, Diet and Obesity Interventions in African-American Girls
October 12, 2012 | Journal Article
While family-based obesity interventions among African-American girls have begun to yield positive outcomes, a far distance remains to overcoming the disparity in obesity rates between Black and White girls.
ChildObesity180 Announces $1 Million in Grants to Revolutionize School Physical Activity
February 28, 2013
First Lady Michelle Obama is encouraging schools to apply for grants through her “Let’s Move! Active Schools” campaign.
RWJF Scholar Tackles Childhood Obesity
February 28, 2013 | Story
New Jersey Nursing Scholar explores effects of neighborhood safety, family, and acculturation on Latina adolescent health.
Damage from Obesity is Cumulative—Age Matters
February 26, 2013 | Story
An RWJF-supported study debunks existing research on obesity and mortality. Extra pounds do not help you live longer.
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.
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.
National Urban League Tackles Childhood Obesity
November 27, 2012 | Program Result Report
In 2010, the National Urban League launched an initiative to address childhood obesity through policy and program activities both on the national level and through its local affiliates.
Strategy
RWJF focuses on six policy priorities that evidence suggests will have the greatest and longest-lasting impact on our children.
Researching the Triggers for Obesity and Diabetes
February 15, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
Gary A. Taubes, MSE, MS, is recipient of an RWJF Investigator Award in Health Policy Research, and co-founder of the Nutrition Science Initiative.
Students Help Design and Build Dream Playground
Children can accumulate up to 40% of their total daily physical activity during recess Providing recess during the school day helps increase physical activity and improve academic performance among children. Children at high risk for obesity are lea ...