Research Area: Health promotion
FDA Tobacco Regulation: The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009
Publication Date: May 2009
Research Area: Agriculture, forestry and fishing; Health
Publisher(s): Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Action Strategies Toolkit:
A guide for local and state leaders working to create healthy communities and prevent childhood obesity.
Publication Date: May 2009
Research Area: Health
Publisher(s): Leadership for Healthy Communities; Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Author(s): Leadership for Healthy Communities
Preventing Childhood Obesity: A School Health Policy Guide
Publication Date: May 2009
Research Area: Health
Publisher(s): National Association of State Boards of Education Author(s): Colin. Pekruhn, National Association of State Boards of Education
Walking and Biking to School, Physical Activity and Health Outcomes:
This brief summarizes research on active transport to school, physical activity levels and health outcomes.
Publication Date: May 2009
Research Area: Health
Publisher(s): Active Living Research; Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Author(s): Active Living Research
Safe Routes to School State Network Project: 2008 Annual Progress Report:
Building momentum and policy change by the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.
Publication Date: April 2009
Research Area: Health
Overview of State and Local Funds to Support Healthy Communities in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009:
An overview of the specific ways state and local policy-makers can use the economic recovery act to create healthier environments for children and their families.
Publication Date: April 2009
Research Area: Health
Publisher(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Author(s): Leadership for Healthy Communities
Economic Recovery Act Offers Opportunities to Develop Healthier Communities:
Significant funding available for myriad projects that could help improve physical activity and healthy food access.
Publication Date: April 2009
Research Area: Health
Publisher(s): Leadership for Healthy Communities; Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Author(s): Leadership for Healthy Communities
Promoting Healthy Communities and Reducing Childhood Obesity: Legislative Options
Publication Date: March 2009
Research Area: Health
Balance 2008 Mid-Year Report:
A report on state action to promote nutrition, increase physical activity and prevent obesity.
Publication Date: March 2009
Research Area: Health
Publisher(s): Albemarle State Policy Center; Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Survey of AHCJ Members, March 2009
Publication Date: March 2009
Research Area: Health; Media, telecommunications, and information
Publisher(s): Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Author(s): Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation