Active Living by Design
National Program
To increase physical activity through community design, public policies and communications strategies.
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Active for Life: Increasing Physical Activity Levels in Adults Age 50 and Older
National Program
To increase the number of American adults age 50 and older who engage in regular physical activity.
Weight Loss Advice US Obese Adults Receive from Health Care Professionals
December 1, 2008 | Journal Article
This article examines the frequency and quality of weight loss advice received by obese adults from health care professionals.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine Presents the Evaluation of RWJF's Active Living by Design Program
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
In this special issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the authors address the science of understanding and mobilizing community action around the health implications of our built spaces and places that are central to our health futures.
Lessons from a Mixed-Methods Approach to Evaluating Active Living by Design
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Active Living by Design creates community-led change by working with local and national partners to build a culture of active living and healthy eating.
Capturing Community Change
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This paper is part of a three-year cross-site evaluation started near the end of Year 3 of ALbD funding.
Identifying the Role of Community Partnerships in Creating Change to Support Active Living
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study of the community partnerships funded by Active Living by Design explores which structures and functioning contributed to success and which presented challenges.
Assessment for Active Living
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study used data from focus groups, interviews, and the ALbD Progress Reporting System to examine community assessments conducted by the partnerships.
Evaluation of Physical Projects and Policies from the Active Living by Design Partnerships
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This paper systematically summarizes the scope of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Active Living by Design's physical projects and policy changes, describes resources generated by the partnerships, and highlights supports and barriers to the pro ...
Programs and Promotions: Approaches by 25 Active Living by Design Partnerships
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Physical activity programs and promotions can be resource intensive and have limited impact but can increase physical activity by connecting people to their environments, according to this evaluation.