Exploring Potential Research Contributions to Policy

March 1, 2013 | Journal Article

Research use a conceptual framework to analyze Salud America! projects.

Healthy Eating Research

April 5, 2013 | Program Result

Healthy Eating Research aims to reduce childhood obesity by funding studies to examine policy and environmental approaches with potential to improve children's diets - especially children in the groups at the highest risk for obesity.

Patterns and Predictors of Enactment of State Childhood Obesity Legislation in the United State

October 18, 2012 | Journal Article

This research and practice report identifies characteristics of state-level childhood obesity legislation that influences bill passage rates. Bills introduced by a bipartisan group of legislators were most likely to pass.

Making the Economic Case for Addressing Obesity in the United States

December 3, 2012 | Program Result

The Campaign to End Obesity conducted a study to demonstrate that effective anti-obesity initiatives can significantly lower the epidemic's burden on the nation's health care system over the long term.

Challenge

More than one in three young people in the United States is overweight or obese. Learn more about this dramatic health challenge facing our country.

State Legislation to Address Childhood Obesity

December 14, 2012 | Program Result

Researchers analyzed state legislation on childhood obesity for factors that predict enactment and to understand the relationship between enacted policies and obesity rates. They developed tools to help others analyze legislation.

How Can the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Make School Foods Healthier?

July 1, 2011 | Issue Brief

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act will help schools offer healthier meals, snacks and drinks.

Changing Food Offerings in Baltimore's Small Stores: The Baltimore Healthy Eating Zones Study

November 19, 2012 | Story

The Baltimore Healthy Eating Zones study introduced and promoted healthy food products in small stores near recreation centers used by low-income Black youth. Researchers analyzed food purchasing behavior and weight before and after the intervention.

YMCA's Pioneering Healthier Communities

November 5, 2012 | Program Result

A Progress Report: Combating childhood obesity through local and state policy change.

Convergence Partnership

October 31, 2012 | Program Result

The Convergence Partnership is a collaborative of funders creating healthy people in healthy places through policy and environmental change. It focuses on policy advocacy, access to healthy foods, and the built environment.