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Challenges and Opportunities for Change in Food Marketing to Children and Youth
The childhood obesity epidemic is an urgent public health problem. The most recent data available show that nearly 19 percent of boys and about 15 percent of girls aged 2-19 are …
Legal Strategies in Childhood Obesity Prevention
Since 1980, childhood obesity rates have more than tripled in the United States. Recent data show that almost one-third of children over 2 years of age are already overweight or …
Community Perspectives on Obesity Prevention in Children
As the public health threat of childhood obesity has become clear, the issue has become the focus of local, state, and national initiatives. Many of these efforts are centered on …
Early Childhood Obesity Prevention Policies
Childhood obesity is a serious health problem that has adverse and long-lasting consequences for individuals, families, and communities. The magnitude of the problem has increased …
Childhood Obesity Prevention in Texas
Childhood Obesity Prevention in Texas summarizes the information gathered at a workshop held February 5-6, 2009, in Austin, Texas. At this workshop, committee members met with …
Bridging the Evidence Gap in Obesity Prevention
To battle the obesity epidemic in America, health care professionals and policymakers need relevant, useful data on the effectiveness of obesity prevention policies and programs. …
Creating Equal Opportunities for a Healthy Weight
Creating Equal Opportunities for a Healthy Weight is the summary of a workshop convened by the Institute of Medicine's Standing Committee on Childhood Obesity Prevention in June …
Peak District Mining and Quarrying: Images of England
Open moors, deep valleys, ancient villages and roadways: the Peak District nowadays is often looked on as a 'playground' for walkers, climbers and those who simply come to …
Alliances for Obesity Prevention
Many organizations are making focused efforts to prevent obesity. To achieve their goals, accelerate their progress, and sustain their success, the assistance of many other …
Dirt Rich, Dirt Poor
This book, first published in 1986, is a major reference work for the political discussions arising out of the 1985 Congress revisions of US food and farm laws. It covers …