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October 1, 2011 | Journal Article
In an effort to address the childhood obesity, U.S. states and school districts have enacted policies to curb childhood obesity. This study examines geographic differences in state and district policies across Census divisions.
August 1, 2010 | Report
While policies have improved, many guidelines for competitive foods and beverages do not comply with federal mandate or national standards.
January 1, 2005 | Report
Recommended Reading RWJF President Discusses IOM Childhood Obesity Action Plan Promoting the Institute of Medicine's Report on Preventing Childhood Obesity to Urban America Increasing Active Living: A Guide for Policy-Makers Although children's heal ...
November 1, 2010 | Journal Article
African-American and Latino low-income adolescent boys found most at risk from obesity in California.
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
It is estimated that by 2030, 51 percent of adults and 30 percent of youth will be obese and costs associated with these conditions will reach about $900 billion per year 16-18 percent of U.S. health care expenditures. The author explains why efforts to promote environmental sustainability and efforts to combat obesity should be convergent.
March 25, 2008 | Journal Article
An exploration of the relationship between neighborhood and body mass index indicated that lower body mass index was related to better physical environments. Improving living environments may contribute to efforts to decrease growing rates of overweight and obesity.
August 14, 2012 | Issue Brief
Some Encouraging Progress, Additional Improvements are Needed
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
The odds of student overweight or obesity decreased if they lived in communities with higher walkability index scores according to this study.
November 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
Researcher's found that the USDA's Team Nutrition program has strong potential to help improve children?s eating habits
September 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This article provides evidence that competitive food laws are associated with adolescent weight gain—students exposed to stronger laws gained less weight on average than students in states without such laws. Objective height and weight data were gat ...