Fact Sheet
Of California children ages 2-11, nearly one in three (31 percent) consumed one or more sugary beverages per day in 2013-14. This percentage is higher than the percentages of children who consumed sugary beverages every day in 2009 or in 2011-12. The trend suggests that reductions in sugary beverage consumption observed among children in recent years may be reversing. Authors say continued education and policy efforts are needed to reduce sugary beverage consumption among children.
Fact Sheet
Of California children ages 2-11, nearly one in three (31 percent) consumed one or more sugary beverages per day in 2013-14. This percentage is higher than the percentages of children who consumed sugary beverages every day in 2009 or in 2011-12. The trend suggests that reductions in sugary beverage consumption observed among children in recent years may be reversing. Authors say continued education and policy efforts are needed to reduce sugary beverage consumption among children.
Research Report
This report presents findings of an evaluation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) project in Los Angeles County. SNAP-Ed was formerly known as the Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention (NEOP) program. SNAP-Ed supports strategies that promote healthy eating, active living, and healthy and safe environments.
Research Report
This report presents findings of an evaluation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) project in Los Angeles County. SNAP-Ed was formerly known as the Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention (NEOP) program. SNAP-Ed supports strategies that promote healthy eating, active living, and healthy and safe environments.
Policy Note
The prevalence of chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, and obesity) in the U.S. has increased considerably over the past 30 years, with corresponding increases in associated medical costs. Recently, several innovative models of disease prevention have been implemented nationwide. These emerging models take aim at curtailing the growing rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease in underserved communities.
Policy Note
The prevalence of chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, and obesity) in the U.S. has increased considerably over the past 30 years, with corresponding increases in associated medical costs. Recently, several innovative models of disease prevention have been implemented nationwide. These emerging models take aim at curtailing the growing rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease in underserved communities.
Journal Article
There is a widely held belief that children’s general and psychological health benefits from owning and/or interacting with pets. In this study, authors aimed to determine whether children who live with a dog or cat in their home have better mental and physical health outcomes compared with children without such a pet, using secondary analysis of household survey data from the 2003 California Health Interview Survey.
Journal Article
There is a widely held belief that children’s general and psychological health benefits from owning and/or interacting with pets. In this study, authors aimed to determine whether children who live with a dog or cat in their home have better mental and physical health outcomes compared with children without such a pet, using secondary analysis of household survey data from the 2003 California Health Interview Survey.
Journal Article
There is conflicting evidence about whether living with pets results in better mental and physical health outcomes, with the majority of the empirical research evidence being inconclusive due to methodological limitations. The authors briefly review the research evidence, including the hypothesized mechanisms through which pet ownership may influence health outcomes.
Journal Article
There is conflicting evidence about whether living with pets results in better mental and physical health outcomes, with the majority of the empirical research evidence being inconclusive due to methodological limitations. The authors briefly review the research evidence, including the hypothesized mechanisms through which pet ownership may influence health outcomes.
Policy Brief
In California, more than 13 million adults (46 percent of all adults in the state) are estimated to have prediabetes or undiagnosed diabetes. An additional 2.5 million adults have diagnosed diabetes. Altogether, 15.5 million adults (55 percent of all California adults) have prediabetes or diabetes. Although rates of prediabetes increase with age, rates are also high among young adults, with one-third of those ages 18-39 having prediabetes.
Policy Brief
In California, more than 13 million adults (46 percent of all adults in the state) are estimated to have prediabetes or undiagnosed diabetes. An additional 2.5 million adults have diagnosed diabetes. Altogether, 15.5 million adults (55 percent of all California adults) have prediabetes or diabetes. Although rates of prediabetes increase with age, rates are also high among young adults, with one-third of those ages 18-39 having prediabetes.
Journal Article
Authors examined the potential impact of California SB 1413 -- which required school districts to provide free, fresh drinking water during mealtimes in food service areas by July 1, 2011 -- on greater water consumption among California adolescents. Using 2012 and 2013 California Health Interview Survey data for 2,665 adolescents ages 12 to 17, the study found three-quarters of the adolescents reported their school provided free water at mealtime, mainly through drinking fountains.
Journal Article
Authors examined the potential impact of California SB 1413 -- which required school districts to provide free, fresh drinking water during mealtimes in food service areas by July 1, 2011 -- on greater water consumption among California adolescents. Using 2012 and 2013 California Health Interview Survey data for 2,665 adolescents ages 12 to 17, the study found three-quarters of the adolescents reported their school provided free water at mealtime, mainly through drinking fountains.
Journal Article
Few youth meet current physical activity recommendations. Protective social factors such as having a role model, social participation, and adult support at school may help promote youth physical activity. This study used data from the 2011-2012 California Health Interview Survey to examine the extent to which role models, social participation, and support at school promote physical activity among groups at risk of inactivity and obesity, specifically low-income youth and youth of color.
Journal Article
Few youth meet current physical activity recommendations. Protective social factors such as having a role model, social participation, and adult support at school may help promote youth physical activity. This study used data from the 2011-2012 California Health Interview Survey to examine the extent to which role models, social participation, and support at school promote physical activity among groups at risk of inactivity and obesity, specifically low-income youth and youth of color.
Policy Brief
Childhood obesity is a major public health issue in the United States. Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic diseases, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Physical inactivity contributes to obesity among youth. Using data from the 2011-2012 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), authors found positive role models, social and community activities, and school support are protective social factors that promote youth health and well-being among adolescents.
Policy Brief
Childhood obesity is a major public health issue in the United States. Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic diseases, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Physical inactivity contributes to obesity among youth. Using data from the 2011-2012 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), authors found positive role models, social and community activities, and school support are protective social factors that promote youth health and well-being among adolescents.
Policy Research Report
Using data from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), this report examines variations in the prevalence of obesity, as well as income and racial/ethnic disparities, between 2001 and 2011-2012. It also examines health behaviors related to obesity and neighborhood environmental factors that can contribute to or mitigate obesity risk. This study was developed with funding from The California Endowment.
Policy Research Report
Using data from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), this report examines variations in the prevalence of obesity, as well as income and racial/ethnic disparities, between 2001 and 2011-2012. It also examines health behaviors related to obesity and neighborhood environmental factors that can contribute to or mitigate obesity risk. This study was developed with funding from The California Endowment.