Local School Wellness Policies: How Are Schools Implementing the Congressional Mandate?

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2009-06
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Abstract

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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Children and Youth, Health, Elementary and Secondary Edcuation
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http://www.rwjf.org/files/research/20090622localschoolwellness.pdf