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February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
This study estimates the minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity various school and community policy changes could support among youth.
February 1, 2013 | Issue Brief
National experts recommend that children get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day, but many children do not. This brief describes school and community strategies that can help kids be active.
May 14, 2012 | Feature
By 2000, nearly one-third of children in the United States were obese or overweight. An epidemic had spiraled out of control.
November 22, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.
September 1, 2010 | Journal Article
School fitness attainment is found to be an indicator of schools performing higher academically.
September 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Trained observers and physical education teachers provide insight into areas of concern and opportunities to improve fitness testing.
August 1, 2010 | Report
While policies have improved, many guidelines for competitive foods and beverages do not comply with federal mandate or national standards.
August 1, 2010 | Chart
These reports share findings from the New Jersey Childhood Obesity Study's analysis of New Brunswick. Information for this study is provided by the household survey, school body mass index (BMI) data, and food and physical activity environment data.
March 24, 2011 | Program Result Report
Researchers at the Cooper Institute in Dallas report there are small but consistently positive associations between fitness and academic achievement.
January 1, 2010 | Evaluation
In 2008, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awarded a five-year grant to the Center for Mississippi Health Policy to evaluate the impact of the Mississippi Healthy Students Act and associated regulations on childhood obesity.