Childhood Obesity Program Area

RWJF is committed to tackling one of the most urgent threats to the health of our children and families—childhood obesity. Our goal is to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic by 2015.

How to Make Our Schools Healthy

November 7, 2012 | Program Result

The Healthy Schools Program provides technical assistance to help schools engage administrators, teachers, parents and vendors in increasing access to physical activity and healthier foods for students and staff.

Overview of the Texas Youth Fitness Study

September 1, 2010 | Journal Article

Study provides data on youth fitness in one state advances the knowledge base on school-based fitness testing and the factors influencing youth fitness.

Local School Wellness Policies

June 1, 2009 | Issue Brief

How Are Schools Implementing the Congressional Mandate?

Alliance for a Healthier Generation Receives $23 Million Grant to Expand Healthy Schools Program

June 13, 2011 | News Release

President Bill Clinton to announce Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant renewal, honor 275 high-performing schools at the Healthy Schools Forum.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant Will Help Expand Healthy Schools Program to 30,000 Schools Across the Nation

June 13, 2011 | Story

President Bill Clinton announced RWJF grant renewal, honored 275 high-performing schools at the Healthy Schools Forum.

Alliance for a Healthier Generation's Healthy Schools Program Now Reaches More Than 10,000 Schools

January 12, 2011 | News Release

Healthy Schools Program provides free expert advice and resources to schools in all 50 states as they work to prevent childhood obesity.

State School Nutrition and Physical Activity Policy Environments and Youth Obesity

January 1, 2010 | Journal Article

In this first-ever analysis of which school policies regarding childhood obesity have been enacted at the state level, the data reveal states are more likely to have adopted guidelines regarding food and nutrition than guidelines regarding physical activity or weight assessment.

Creating Healthier Schools Nationwide

November 9, 2010 | Story

Momentum is building as program helps schools become healthier places for students and staff.

BMI Measurement in Schools

September 1, 2009 | Journal Article

Schools initiating BMI-measurement programs should adhere to safeguards to minimize potential harms and maximize benefits, establish a safe and supportive environment for students of all body sizes, and implement science-based strategies to promote physical activity and healthy eating.

President Bill Clinton Honors 179 U.S. Schools For Combating Childhood Obesity

June 15, 2010 | News Release

Alliance for a Healthier Generation recognizes schools for increasing healthy eating and physical activity.