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Philadelphia School District Reports Progress in Reducing Childhood Obesity Rates
September 6, 2012 | Commentary/News Release/Journal Article/Story
Largest declines seen among African American boys and Hispanic girls.
RWJF Statement on the Supreme Court's Affordable Care Act Ruling
June 28, 2012 | Commentary/Story
Foundation President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey comments on the landmark decision.
Response to Insurance Companies' Decision to Honor Popular Health Reform Protections
June 11, 2012 | Commentary/Story
UnitedHealth, Humana and Aetna are determined to not be held hostage by the political and judicial process and for their leadership in ensuring Americans have access to the health care they need.
Statement from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Regarding Proposed Ban on Large Sugary Drinks in New York City
June 7, 2012 | Commentary/Story
The proposal to limit serving sizes of sugar-sweetened beverages is a creative attempt to achieve this goal. Scientific research shows that portion size influences how much people consume.
Statement Regarding The Walt Disney Company's Pledge to Help Prevent Childhood Obesity Through New Marketing Standards
June 5, 2012 | Commentary/Story/Staff and Leadership
"Having fun is an important part of growing up. But kids can’t have fun if they aren’t healthy. We commend Disney for recognizing that, and for making changes in their business model to help kids lead healthier lives.”
RWJF Comments on Walmart "Great for You" Nutrition Icon
February 6, 2012 | Commentary/Story
Over the past year, Walmart has reformulated more than 150 products to reduce sodium and added sugar, cut prices on fruits and vegetables, and opened 20 new stores that bring healthy affordable foods to previously underserved “food deserts.”
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."
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding Announcement of the National Prevention Strategy
June 16, 2011 | Commentary/Story
The following is a statement from Risa Lavizzo Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., president and CEO of the
2010: The Year in Research
January 23, 2011 | Commentary/Story
Congratulations to this year's winners of RWJF's most influential research articles of 2010.
Opinion: Let's Make the Most of One of Our Most Valuable Health Resources
January 19, 2010 | Commentary/Story
This column by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, was published January 20, 2010, by Kaiser Health News.