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Walkable Communities and Adolescent Weight
Results of a Bridging the Gap study suggest that living in more-walkable communities is associated with reduced prevalence of adolescent overweight and obesity.
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Bike, Walk, and Wheel
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Columbia residents walked and biked more in 2009 than previously, thanks to an Active Living by Design grant and infrastructure improvements.
Researchers Review State Policies on Promoting Walking and Biking
September 1, 2005 | Program Result
From December 2001 through October 2002, staff from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) collected and analyzed information on state statutes and policies that promote walking and biking for physical activity.
League of American Bicyclists Rolls Out Program to Promote "Safe Routes to School" Nationally
November 1, 2007 | Program Result
The League of American Bicyclists organized a national meeting, conducted a training session and produced a video to influence the scope, uptake and effectiveness of the national Safe Routes to School Program.
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.
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.
Evaluation Results from an Active Living Intervention in Somerville, Massachusetts
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Community-based active living interventions may help residents meet activity guidelines, according to this pre/post-intervention analysis of adults and teens in Somerville, Mass.
Healthy People and the Design Sciences
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This article explores the importance of design in our communities, our cultures, and our cities for the health and well-being of our nation moving into the future.
State Legislation to Address Childhood Obesity
December 14, 2012 | Program Result
Researchers analyzed state legislation on childhood obesity for factors that predict enactment and to understand the relationship between enacted policies and obesity rates. They developed tools to help others analyze legislation.
Texas Childhood Obesity Prevention Policy Evaluation (T-COPPE)
September 1, 2011 | Report/Evaluation
This brief provides select preliminary research results, preliminary analyses, and policy implications for the implementation of the national Safe Routes to School program in Texas.
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.