This June the Institute of Medicine (IOM) just released new policies for preventing obesity in young children 0-5 years. The report reviewed multiple factors and has recommended actions for caregivers, health care providers, and policy makers. See the below link for more details and access to the report.
http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2011/Early-Childhood-Obesity-Prevention-Policies.aspx
F as in Fat 2011
Trust for America's Health released their yearly report in July 2011 "F as in Fat" which is a detailed report that ranks obesity rates by state as well as compares obesity rates over time. Included on this site is a state by state map. There is also a map that includes childhood obesity rates by state as well. Please see the below link to the full report.
Truck Farm Comes to Boston
For folks in the Boston area, please see the below article about the Boston Truck Farm, a traveling farm (literally in the back of a truck!) that showcases agriculture in urban settings and is looking for interested organizations who might be interested in having the Truck Farm stop by!
http://www.examiner.com/sustainable-agriculture-in-boston/truck-farm-moves-to-boston
Boston's Ban on Sweetened Beverages in Schools is Working!
In today's Boston Globe, the findings of a RWJF study are that the 7 year old ban has had a positive impact on the consumption of sweetened beverages by Boston high school students.
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