RWJF to Evaluate Efforts by Industry
October 5, 2009
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation President and CEO, Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., announces RWJF's commitment to evaluate industry efforts to address childhood obesity.
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America the Super-Sized
August 31, 2009 | Presentation Material
Risa Lavizzo-Mourey addressed leaders of the food, beverage and consumer products industry and urged them to work toward reversing the childhood obesity epidemic.
RWJF Comments on Proposed Nutrition Standards for School Snacks Foods and Beverages
Commentary
RWJF comments on USDA's proposed nutrition standards for so-called "competitive foods."
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding Release of "In It for Good: 2012" Annual Progress Report by Partnership for a Healthier America
March 7, 2013 | Commentary
RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey sees "pockets of progress toward reversing the childhood obesity epidemic," but says more needs to be done.
RWJF Statement Regarding Grocery Store Initiative
July 20, 2011 | Story
A statement by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., president and CEO of the RWJF, regarding the commitment by several leading food retailers to build or expand supermarkets and grocery stores in underserved communities.
A Statement by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey on Fast Food FACTS
November 7, 2010 | Story
Today, the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale University released Fast Food FACTS, a comprehensive study of fast-food nutrition and marketing to youths. There are a couple of findings that are particularly striking to me—as a mom, as a do ...
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding the Proposal of Updated Nutrition Standards for School Snack Foods and Beverages
February 1, 2013 | News Release
The USDA proposed updated nutrition standards. Foundation President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey released a statement.
New USDA School Meal Guidelines: Paving the Way for a Healthier Future for Millions of Children
January 24, 2012 | Commentary/Story
“These changes are badly needed. Although many schools have made significant improvements to their meal programs, we must ensure that all schools strive to provide more nutritious meals for students."
Major Progress to Improve School Meals
April 6, 2011 | Story
More fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and fewer calories and unhealthy fats.
Reducing Childhood Obesity Requires Everyone Working Together
March 17, 2009 | Commentary/Story
RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A. recently sat down with McKinsey & Company to discuss the Foundation's work on childhood obesity.