Blog posts in Childhood Obesity

Former NJHI grantee, South Jersey Hospital, highlighted on RWJF Web site
November 7, 2011 by Diane Hagerman

South Jersey Hospital's S.T.E.P.S. for Kids program, funded through NJHI from 2008 through 2010, focused on helping overweight children and their parents in Vineland, NJ combat obesity and learn to lead healthier lifestyles. …

PreventObesity.net
March 23, 2011 by Diane Hagerman

PreventObesity.net supports all those working to change policies and environments to help children and families eat well and move more, especially in communities at highest risk for obesity. This online network offers tools to create an effective movement for change, making it easier for all advocated to know and capitalize on current activities, strategies, successes and lessons. …

Action Strategies Toolkit
March 22, 2011 by Diane Hagerman

This guide is designed for local and state leaders working to create healthy communities and prevent childhood obesity. …

Preventing Childhood Obesity: A School Health Policy Guide
March 22, 2011 by Diane Hagerman

This guide offers the latest policy updates and recommendations about how to promote physical education and activity and healthy eating policies in schools. …