February 2008

2/05/08 - The Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
New Initiative to Make Chicago Healthier
Federal and local officials are teaming up to promote healthy lifestyles among the residents of Chicago. Other major U.S. cities to follow.

2/07/08 - RWJF News Digest
RWJF Report Emphasizes Benefits of Physical Education
An Active Living Research (ALR) study found evidence of a link between increased physical activity and improved academic performance among children..

02/07/08 - Reuters
Nature Tops Nurture in Childhood Obesity
A British study of twins published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggested that genetic factors play a key role in determining weight gain.

02/08/08 - Yahoo!Health
Evidence That a Good Night’s Sleep May Reduce Obesity Risk in Children
A study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health showed an association between sleep duration and the risk of obesity in children.

02/10/08 - Medical News Today
High Obesity Rates Associated with Lower Income Neighborhoods
A study appearing in the journal Nutrition Reviews showed that neighborhood characteristics, including the built environment and access to healthy foods, impacted the prevalence of obesity among its residents.

2/08/08 - The Washington Post
The new head of the USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion and author of the acclaimed book “Mindless Eating” wants to recruit moms in the fight against obesity.
New Head of Nutrition Policy at USDA Wants to Curb “Mindless Eating,”

2/20/08 - RWJF News Digest
A study published in Pediatrics online suggests that the proliferation of fast food ads on Spanish-language TV may be contributing to rising rates of obesity among Latino youth.
Study Suggests Spanish-Language TV Food Ads Contributing to Childhood Obesity