The Root
“We really need to look at developing an urban food systems agenda,” says [LaDonna] Redmond. “We need to think abut how to redistribute food in a local way that supports urban communities or isolated communities.”
04/22/2009
The Stanford Daily
Environmental activist Majora Carter discusses how green jobs can help overcome the socio-economic and racial obstacles that prevent healthy communities.
04/22/2009
USA Today
Somerville's healthy eating initiative shows results after just one year; after one year, Somerville kids gained 15% less weight than the average kid.
04/21/2009
The Herald Sun (Durham, NC)
Durham’s Diabetes Improvement Project uses existing communities, like churches and universities, to educate about diabetes.
04/20/2009
AP
"The food industry has figured out what works. They know what drives people to keep on eating," Kessler tells The Associated Press. "It's the next great public health campaign, of changing how we view food, and the food industry has to be part of it."
04/20/2009
The New York Times
“If we’re not willing to move harmful substances away just one block, what are we willing to do?’ Mr. Gioia said.”
04/19/2009
The Huntsville Times (Alabama)
Alabama House Committee passes legislation that requires a physical education program in every K-8 school.
04/16/2009
The New York Post
New York Department of Education announces new restrictions on sugary drinks and snack foods in the school system, effective next fall.
04/14/2009
AlterNet
Kelly Brownell, director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, discusses the parallels between Big Tobacco and “Big Food” industry tactics.
04/11/2009
The Boston Globe
MA Public Health Council votes unanimously to send parents reports of their child’s health— with weight recommendations and health suggestions- beginning next year.
04/09/2009
