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June 1, 2006 | Program Result
The Miriam Hospital in Providence, R.I., evaluated the extent to which Choose To Move and Jump Start, two print-based self-help interventions, increased physical activity among sedentary women.
National Program
To work with elected and appointed officials to create and promote healthier communities.
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.
December 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
The fast-food industry spends $660 million to market its products to children and adolescents each year and spends the most on toys for kids’ meals—$360 million for the cost of toys alone. These efforts help fast-food restaurants sell more than 1.2 ...
October 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
Participating in school sports is an important means to increase physical activity among adolescents. This brief examines participation during the school year by secondary school students in interscholastic sports (played against teams from other sc ...
April 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
Zoning and land use laws allow or prohibit different types of food outlets, such as supermarkets, farmers’ markets, fast-food restaurants, and convenience stores, in a community. As such, these laws affect people’s access to healthy affordable foods ...
November 14, 2004 | Program Result
The YMCA of Santa Clara Valley joined with YMCAs in four other western cities in conducting an exploratory study of Total Health Plus+, a comprehensive nutrition and exercise program that helps sedentary adults adopt and sustain healthier lifestyles.
December 1, 2004 | Program Result
The University of California, San Francisco evaluated the feasibility of providing the Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors through organizations with the infrastructure and expertise to conduct the program.
February 1, 2003 | Program Result
Brigid McHugh Sanner, a health and behavior communications consultant to RWJF, developed a national blueprint to help increase physical activity among adults age 50 and over.
January 1, 2012 | Report
The report summarizes enacted state legislation in two broad policy categories: Healthy eating and physical activity Healthy community design and access to healthy food