More than two-thirds of adults and one-third of children in America are obese or at risk for obesity. To reverse this epidemic, we must identify the policy and environmental changes that lead to increased physical activity and better nutrition. We also must support the advocacy that will result in widespread adoption of those policies.
Obesity/Childhood Obesity
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Obesity in K-8 Students
December 16, 2011 | Story
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report shows obesity rates among elementary and middle school students in New York City public schools have dropped significantly over the last five years.
Broken Kitchen Fryers Put New York School District on the Road to Health
December 7, 2011 | Story
These days, students can choose from a healthy lunch menu that tastes great and physical education options that include high-energy dance classes.
The Hunger Action Network Brings Vegetables to Thousands of Plates
May 23, 2011 | Program Result Report
The Hunger Action Network increased access to healthy, affordable food among low-income residents in selected neighborhoods in New York City and Schenectady, N.Y.
Reducing Childhood Obesity Through Policy Change
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
In this commentary, Frieden provides an action framework for preventing childhood obesity.
Healthier Harlem Workbook for Women Takes Aim at Obesity
February 1, 2007 | Program Result Report
Erica G. Phillips-Caesar and a team of researchers conducted focus groups to find out what got in the way of eating healthy foods and increasing physical activity.
Effect of Individual or Neighborhood Disadvantage on the Association Between Neighborhood Walkability and Body Mass Index
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
The objective of this study was to test whether the association between walkable environments and lower body mass index (BMI) was stronger within disadvantaged groups that may be particularly sensitive to environmental constraints.
The Urban Built Environment and Obesity in New York City
March 1, 2007 | Journal Article
A Multilevel Analysis
Changes in Energy Content of Lunchtime Purchases from Fast Food Restaurants After Introduction of Calorie Labelling
July 26, 2011 | Journal Article
This article used the implementation of calorie labeling in fast food restaurants to show that while calorie labeling was associated with a reduction in calories purchased at some major chains, overall, the average number of calories purchased did not change in fast food restaurants.
Consumer Awareness of Fast-Food Calorie Information in New York City After Implementation of a Menu Labeling Regulation
December 1, 2010 | Journal Article
A study of consumer awareness of calorie information in New York City fast-food chains found that prominently posting calorie information in restaurants increases the number of people who report seeing the information and using it in their food choices.
Buffalo Residents Work to Increase Access to Healthy Food, Exercise
September 7, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.