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April 23, 2010 | Report
The IOM Committee on an Evidence Framework for Obesity Prevention Decision Making was formed to develop a framework for evidence-informed decision-making in obesity prevention, with a focus on assessing policy, environment and community interventions that influence food, eating and physical activity.
March 5, 2004 | Report
States continue to press forward in their crusade to curb obesity rates, particularly among children. Similar to past years, the main focus for both federal and state lawmakers remains within the school system. Because overweight children and adoles ...
November 1, 2011 | Report
California making headway in battle against childhood obesity but study shows successes are uneven.
July 1, 2011 | Report
Adult obesity rates increased in 16 states in the past year have doubled or nearly doubled in 17 states since 1995.
April 24, 2013 | Report
Obesity-prevention policies could save the U.S. billions of dollars in the long run. A new report from the Campaign to End Obesity shows that the way estimates for the costs of legislation are done now misses a lot of their value.
March 1, 2013 | Report/Evaluation
California’s Healthy Beverages in Childcare Act was implemented in January 2012 to regulate beverages in licensed childcare centers. This report measures the impact of the policy on childcare practices.
June 1, 2010 | Report
Adult rates increase in 28 states significant disparities persist among racial and ethnic groups.
February 1, 2010 | Report
2009 cited as banner year for legislative action on healthy food, physical activity and community design measures.
January 1, 2010 | Report
States addressed policies for child-care facilities, schools settings and coordinated government action.
January 1, 2010 | Report
RWJF commissioned an independent panel of experts to take a fresh look at the Foundation’s approach to reversing the childhood obesity epidemic. This report publishes the recommendations made by the review panel, describes steps RWJF has taken thus far in response.