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Do Health Policies Aimed at School Children Lower Childhood Obesity Rates?

March 14, 2013 | Program Result Report

The California Center for Public Health Advocacy studied data on childhood obesity in the state to determine whether incidence of the condition had declined from 2005 to 2010, and whether any decline could be attributed to changes in policy.

Lessons Learned from Evaluations of California¿s Statewide School Nutrition Standards

November 1, 2010 | Journal Article

Newly enacted nutrition standards are working in California but more changes are needed.

To What Extent Have High Schools in California Been Able to Implement State-Mandated Nutrition Standards?

September 1, 2009 | Journal Article

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invests in research aimed at reducing childhood obesity. This study, part of a supplement of childhood obesity-related literature, assessed compliance with California Senate Bills 12 and 965 that created strict school nutrition standards.

Workshops Teach How to Monitor the Impact of School Nutrition Policies

January 23, 2009 | Program Result Report

Samuels and Associates conducted six training sessions in 2006 and 2007 for school, nutrition and public health personnel and others involved in developing, implementing and monitoring school nutrition and wellness policies.

Impact of Federal Commodity Programs on School Meal Nutrition

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.

Research Shows Schools Need More Guidance When Implementing Menu and Policy Changes to Help Prevent Childhood Obesity

August 1, 2006 | Program Result Report

Samuels & Associates conducted in-depth case studies in six California school districts to examine the implementation and effect of laws that set nutrition standards for foods and beverages in public schools.

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