Browsing by Author "Chriqui, Jamie F."

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    Local School Wellness Policies: How Are Schools Implementing the Congressional Mandate?
    (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2009-06) Belansky, Elaine; Chriqui, Jamie F.; Schwartz, Marlene B.
    Summarizes research on school policies to reduce childhood obesity, with a focus on their quality, evaluation, and funding; nutritional standards and nutrition education requirements; and physical education requirements. Identifies remaining challenges.
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    Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxes and Public Health
    (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2009-07) Chaloupka, Frank J.; Powell, Lisa M.; Chriqui, Jamie F.
    Outlines research linking consumption of sodas and other sugar-sweetened drinks with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Explores the effectiveness of taxing such beverages to generate revenue, reduce consumption among at-risk groups, and promote public health.