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A Scientist Studies Physical Activity and Healthy Eating in Out-of-School Time Programs

December 20, 2012 | Story

More than 8 million children attend out-of-school time programs, which can play a role in addressing childhood obesity. Georgia S. Hall, PhD, studied how these programs address physical activity and healthy eating, and barriers to good practices.

Sharing Spaces: A Researcher Learns What Motivates or Discourages Parks From Sharing Recreational Facilities With Schools and Other Community Organizations

November 28, 2012 | Story

John O. Spengler, JD, PhD, analyzed how parks share their recreational facilities. Understanding how and why parks are shared, and what the barriers are, can inform practices and policies to increase community access to parks for physical activity.

Changing Policies and the Physical Environment So Children and Families Can Eat Well and Move More

February 14, 2012 | Story

A profile of Sarah Strunk, MHA, director of Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities.

Residents Leave Their Cars Behind in Oxford, Miss.

November 22, 2011 | Story

New sidewalks, medians and raised crosswalks have been created. Sidewalks have been linked to a network of bicycle and pedestrian paths.

Urbana, Ill., School Makes it Possible for Children to Walk and Bike to School

November 22, 2011 | Story

Walking or biking to and from school is a great way to ensure daily physical activity for children and to help prevent obesity.

Healthy Eating is a Community Event in Guam

November 22, 2011 | Story

Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.

A Victory For Urban Agriculture in Kansas City

October 18, 2011 | Story

Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.

Los Angeles Attorneys: Physical Education is a Right, Not a Privilege

September 22, 2011 | Story

Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.

Georgia Community Making Parks More Accessible

September 7, 2011 | Story

Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.

El Paso Group Teaches Kids to Eat Healthier

September 7, 2011 | Story

Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.

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