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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.
January 20, 2010 | Presentation Material
First Lady Michelle Obama addresses the issue at the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting in Washington, D.C.
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.
September 4, 2012 | Story
RWJF support for the Texas Childhood Obesity Prevention Policy Evaluation (T-COPPE) Project helped make valuable discoveries possible, says Alison Winters.
November 2, 2009 | Video/Story
Their approaches illustrate a wide variety of policies that can help prevent childhood obesity.
July 1, 2002 | Journal Article
Psychological, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment
July 29, 2009 | Story
Eight of the 10 states with the highest rates of obese and overweight youths are in the South.
July 1, 2009 | News Release/Video
Obesity rates increase in 23 states; report urges stronger response through health reform, national strategy.
June 25, 2009 | Story
Childhood Obesity Research
May 28, 2009 | Story
An introduction to the complete message from Risa Lavizzo-Mourey.