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Harlem Children’s Zone® (HCZ) is a leader in the fight against childhood obesity.

Solutions to address the global obesity epidemic are urgently needed.

Food Policy Councils (FPCs) are groups that engage stakeholders from across the food system to inform policy, assess their food system, and/or coor

Just as there have been epidemic increases in obesity among US children in recent decades, obesity among pets has likewise increased sharply, placi

Springfield, Massachusetts is a mid-sized city with a large community of color population experiencing socioeconomic and health inequities.

The US is suffering from a physical inactivity epidemic.

The Breakfast Initiative set out to answer important questions about an important meal.

The first 1000 days of life, from conception through 24 months, have been recognized as a critical period for obesity development.

The Restaurant Initiative aimed to reduce children’s excess calorie consumption in restaurants.

Rates of obesity continue to increase in every country worldwide, and over 40% of adults and 19% of children in the US now have obesity.

The first phase of the Tufts Longitudinal Health Study was conducted from 1999 to 2008 and evaluated a wide range of health behaviors and outcomes

American children consume too many calories and too much added sugar, sodium, and saturated fat while also not eating enough fruits, vegetables, or