Latest News Releases
Nearly Half of Nation’s Youngest Students Can Buy Junk Foods at School
12/05/11 -
Schools Most Likely to Offer More Time for Physical Education When States Require It
11/07/11 -
Teens Buy Fewer Sugary Drinks at School When States Ban All Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, Not Just Sodas
08/01/11 -
Self-Regulation by Food and Beverage Industry Does Little to Reduce Kids’ Exposure to Unhealthy TV Ads
12/14/10 -
Smoking Stops Declining and Shows Signs of Increasing Among Younger Teens
11/01/10 -
High Calorie Beverages Remain Widely Available in U.S. Elementary Schools
08/10/10 -
New Study Shows School District Wellness Policies Fail to Restrict Student Access to Unhealthy Foods and Beverages
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Media Coverage
School Kids Still Have Access to Sugary Drinks, Whole Milk
11/01/10 - (Wall Street Journal Health Blog)
Study: Elementary Schoolers Have Access to High-Fat, Sugary Drinks at School
10/17/10 - (Fox Chicago News)
Soda Pop Companies Spend Millions on Anti-Tax Ad
07/22/10 - (New York Times)
Extra Weight Adds to Economic Woes
05/31/10 - (The Washington Post)
Your Neighborhood May Affect Your Teen's Weight
04/01/10 - (CNN Health Beat)
Soda Tax Isn't Curbing Obesity in Kids
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