The environment in which you live can make it easier, or more challenging, to be physically active. Many Americans have become sedentary over the years because physical activity has been slowly engineered out of our lives. Physical changes to communities can create safe, healthy environments that encourage and promote active living.
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A Poll About Children and Weight
February 25, 2013 | Survey/Poll
This poll provides new insights into the epidemic of childhood obesity and the challenges families face between school and sleep.
School District Wellness Policies
February 28, 2013 | Report
A report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Bridging the Gap program finds that progress to improve school district wellness policies has stalled.
Summer and Follow-Up Interventions to Affect Adiposity with Mothers and Daughters
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
A summer intervention reduced body fat in Latina girls but results were not long-lasting.
Elementary School Participation in the United States Department of Agriculture's Team Nutrition Program is Associated with More Healthful School Lunches
February 27, 2013 | Journal Article
Team Nutrition schools offer more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains (and less salty snacks) than schools that do not participate in the training and technical assistance program.
Walkable Communities and Adolescent Weight
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
The odds of student overweight or obesity decreased if they lived in communities with higher walkability index scores according to this study.
Crunch Time During the American Work and School Week
February 25, 2013 | Story
Our work reveals why it can be difficult for families across America to make healthy choices. But it also highlights pockets of progress—changes that are helping parents and kids eat healthier and be active.
Active Living Research
December 20, 2012 | Program Result
Active Living Research is an ongoing national program to identify environmental factors and policies that can substantially increase levels of physical activity and to provide policy-makers with evidence about how to create more activity-friendly communities.
Improving Data Accuracy of Commercial Food Outlet Databases
November 1, 2011 | Journal Article
This article examines the accuracy and usability of commercial databases as sources of information about food stores and restaurants. Since commercial databases are usually designed for non-health uses such as business and marketing, they require adaptation for use as public health tools.
The Impact of Menu Labeling on Fast-Food Purchases for Children and Parents
October 1, 2011 | Journal Article
This study examines the impact menu labeling at restaurants has on calories purchased by children and parents. The authors found that, while awareness of nutrition information and calories increased because of nutrition labeling, calories purchased did not decrease.
Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities
February 17, 2012 | Program Result
In Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities, partnerships in 49 communities nationwide are changing local policies and revamping the physical environment to foster healthy living and prevent childhood obesity.