Health Policy
Global/Macro Policies - National Decision Makers - Board Members and Associates Policy Proposals
Health (Policy) Organizations
A list of organizations who are working to improve health and living conditions, and shaping health-related policy
Agriculture Secretary Testifies at Senate Agriculture Committee During Reauthorization of Child Nutrition Programs
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses importance of addressing child hunger, health, and nutrition
Cereal FACTS: Evaluating the Nutrition Quality and Marketing of Children’s Cereals
A study conducted by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University
Effects of Switching from Whole to Low-Fat/Fat Free Milk in Public Schools --- New York City, 2004 -- 2009
Improving the overall nutritional environment of NYC public schoolchildren
"Innovations in Addressing Childhood Obesity"
Subcommittee on Health Hearing on innovative practices to prevent childhood obesity
Institute of Medicine Recommends New Nutritional Requirements for School Meals Programs
Improving nutrition standards for school meals
State Regulations for Child-Care Centers Assessed and Grades Issued
Report shows that state regulations for child-care centers fall short in preventing childhood obesity
The Department of Health and Human Services Launches Be Active Blog
Blog is a great tool for open dialogue on physical activity
USDA Report Reveals Highest Rates of Food Insecurity
More American households had difficulty putting enough food on the table in 2008
Combatting Childhood Obesity Through Healthier Advertising Policy
WHO combats obesity-related illnesses by advocating for "healthier" marketing to children
USDA Offers New Grant for Healthy Meals at Schools
Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, announced the grant during National Nutrition Month
