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April 1, 2011 | Evaluation
This report summarizes the results of several studies comprising year two of an evaluation project assessing the impact of the Mississippi Healthy Students Act on childhood obesity.
November 23, 2012 | Journal Article
This article is a systematic review of 21 recent U.S. studies on price elasticity of demand for sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), fast food, and fruits and vegetables. Additionally, this review examines 20 studies assessing the direct association of prices/taxes with body weight outcomes.
September 1, 2008 | Issue Brief
Examining child nutrition commodity programs found 6 to 7 percent of schools in the country served lunches meeting School Meal Initiative Standards. California schools used a disproportionate amount of commodity funds on meats and cheeses as compared to fruits and vegetables.
Story
Central Valley, Calif. community is among 50 sites making changes in national initiative to prevent obesity.
December 12, 2010 | Story
"We must take every opportunity afforded by this new law to improve the quality of meals, snacks and drinks available to students."
October 29, 2010 | Story
From RWJF Grantees at the intersection of education, food and policy.
January 29, 2013 | Story
New research sheds light on the link between marketing and obesity.
October 15, 2009 | Journal Article
Consumption of sugar sweetened beverages (SSB) has been linked to higher risks of obesity. This paper explores SSB consumption and adverse health outcome evidence before discussing how SSB taxation may reduce intake, lower health care costs and generate federal health program revenue.
October 6, 2009 | Journal Article
This study examined the influence of menu calorie labels on fast food choices in the wake of New York City's labeling mandate.
September 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This study analyzed branded Web sites aimed at children and found that nearly half contained a designated children's area, but only 13 percent met the the National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity (NANA) nutrition criteria.