Exploring Potential Research Contributions to Policy
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Research use a conceptual framework to analyze Salud America! projects.
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Patterns and Predictors of Enactment of State Childhood Obesity Legislation in the United State
October 18, 2012 | Journal Article
This research and practice report identifies characteristics of state-level childhood obesity legislation that influences bill passage rates. Bills introduced by a bipartisan group of legislators were most likely to pass.
Kansas City Study: Parks in Lower-Income Neighborhoods Have More Problems Like Vandalism and Litter; Fewer Playgrounds
February 24, 2013 | News Release
Kansas City Study: Parks in Lower-Income Neighborhoods Have More Problems Like Vandalism and Litter; Fewer Playgrounds
State Legislation to Address Childhood Obesity
December 14, 2012 | Program Result
Researchers analyzed state legislation on childhood obesity for factors that predict enactment and to understand the relationship between enacted policies and obesity rates. They developed tools to help others analyze legislation.
YMCA's Pioneering Healthier Communities
November 5, 2012 | Program Result
A Progress Report: Combating childhood obesity through local and state policy change.
Active Kids Reach Their Peak
November 29, 2011 | Presentation Material/Commentary
Risa Lavizzo-Mourey delivers remarks at Partnership for a Healthier America Summit.
New Institute of Medicine Report Provides Path for Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention
May 8, 2012 | Story
Report recommends strategies, calls on all sectors of society to take action now.
Bridging the Evidence Gap in Obesity Prevention
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.
The Lancet Presents New Models for Obesity Research
November 13, 2011 | Story
RWJF's Senior Scientist Instrumental in Development of the Childhood Obesity Modeling Network.
GET A LIFE! Combats Childhood Obesity in the Mississippi Delta
August 25, 2011 | Program Result
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi created and implemented Get a Life!, an initiative to combat childhood obesity by improving access to nutritious food and increasing opportunities for safe physical activities for children in the region.