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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Researchers Urge Change in Health Policies, Food Marketing Practices to Combat Childhood Obesity
August 1, 2005 | Program Result
From September 2000 through December 2003, the American Public Health Association (APHA) convened an advisory group to develop a national action plan to reduce the prevalence of obesity and overweight in children in the United States.
Obesity, Diabetes and Violence on the Agenda at the Native American Health Care Summit
December 1, 2007 | Program Result
The University of Pennsylvania Schools of Nursing and Medicine and the Lenape Tribal Nation of Pennsylvania convened a multidisciplinary "Summit on Indian Health Care," June 9-11, 2005.
2008: The Year in Research
January 7, 2009 | Commentary/Story
Every year we choose 10 articles from our top research and evaluation projects that had real impact in the policy arena, helped shape our thinking and work, or stood out in other ways. This year we asked you to participate in the selection process with us. Please read further to see the results.
Re/Storing Nashville: Connecting Community Groups and Policy-Makers to Reduce Food Deserts
August 23, 2011 | Video
RWJF will reverse the rise in childhood obesity by the Year 2015.
Counseling to Prevent Obesity Among Preschool Children
May 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Obesity disproportionately impacts inner-city minority children. The Family Assessment of Initial Risk (FLAIR) intervention was tested in three primary care centers in the Bronx, New York. This article presents parents' focus group responses evaluating FLAIR.
Physical Activity Improves Academic Performance
November 13, 2011 | Issue Brief
As policymakers work to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, these materials from RWJF summarize the most up-to-date research on the impact of physical education and physical activity on academic performance.
Working Together to Improve Health: Georges Benjamin Q&A
October 26, 2012 | Story
A Conversation with APHA executive director Georges Benjamin.
Improving the Quality of Health Care
May 16, 2005 | Commentary/Story
RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., outlined the Foundation's approach to reducing disparities using quality improvement approaches already familiar to the health care field.
Engaging Healthcare Consumers Through Social Media
January 1, 2011 | Report
This case study outlines the Maine AF4Q Alliance's planning process, activities, lessons learned, and future efforts around implementing a social media campaign to engage consumers.
Health e-Technologies: Building the Science of eHealth
May 28, 2010 | Program Result
Health e-Technologies supported research to evaluate the effectiveness of technological applications in improving health behaviors and chronic disease management and in enhancing patient-provider interactions.