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April 17, 2012 | Report
Strengthening recess transforms the school climate, paving the way for less bullying and more focus on learning, according to new evaluation findings from Mathematica Policy Research and Stanford University.
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.
February 24, 2013 | News Release
Kansas City Study: Parks in Lower-Income Neighborhoods Have More Problems Like Vandalism and Litter; Fewer Playgrounds
February 6, 2013 | News Release
The Y received a two-year, $7.8 million grant to expand Statewide Pioneering Healthier Communities initiative.
September 27, 2012 | Evaluation
In 2007, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awarded Nemours Health and Prevention Services a grant to monitor implementation of healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices in schools and child-care settings.
March 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Community parks are an important resource that can support physical activity. Environmental features vary among parks and may include trails, playgrounds, fields, restrooms, drinking fountains, lighting and shade. Few tools exist for auditing parks ...
October 1, 2011 | Journal Article
This article examines the levels and correlates of physical activity among preschoolers during recess. Since 65 percent of children ages three through five attend preschool in the United States, improved knowledge about activity levels in preschool may contribute to better understanding of the obesity epidemic.
April 17, 2012 | News Release
New Research from Mathematica and Stanford shows a healthy recess can reduce bullying, improve learning time.
August 1, 2011 | Journal Article
An assessment of local wellness policies in six school districts' found that they were only partially implemented—food quality had improved, but not opportunities for physical activity.
August 1, 2010 | Report
While policies have improved, many guidelines for competitive foods and beverages do not comply with federal mandate or national standards.