Journal Article
This study examines racial/ethnic variations in receipt of provider recommendations on weight loss, patient adherence, perception of weight, attempts at weight loss and actual weight loss among patients with overweight/obesity status at Health Resources and Services Administration‐funded health centres (HC). The authors used a 2014 nationally representative survey of adult HC patients with overweight/obesity status in 2018 and reported the HC was their usual source of care.
Journal Article
This study examines racial/ethnic variations in receipt of provider recommendations on weight loss, patient adherence, perception of weight, attempts at weight loss and actual weight loss among patients with overweight/obesity status at Health Resources and Services Administration‐funded health centres (HC). The authors used a 2014 nationally representative survey of adult HC patients with overweight/obesity status in 2018 and reported the HC was their usual source of care.
Policy Brief
This policy brief describes two types of walking among California adults: walking for transportation and walking for leisure. Using data from the 2003 and 2013-14 California Health Interview Surveys, the study found that the prevalence of both types of walking has increased since 2003. The prevalence of walking for both transportation and leisure varies with age, income, race/ethnicity, and neighborhood safety and cohesion.
Policy Brief
This policy brief describes two types of walking among California adults: walking for transportation and walking for leisure. Using data from the 2003 and 2013-14 California Health Interview Surveys, the study found that the prevalence of both types of walking has increased since 2003. The prevalence of walking for both transportation and leisure varies with age, income, race/ethnicity, and neighborhood safety and cohesion.
Policy Brief
This policy brief examines patterns of sugary beverage consumption among children and adolescents in California. Using data from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), this study found that while sugary beverage consumption decreased among adolescents ages 12-17 between 2011-12 and 2013-14, it increased among children under age 12 between 2009 and 2013-14.
Policy Brief
This policy brief examines patterns of sugary beverage consumption among children and adolescents in California. Using data from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), this study found that while sugary beverage consumption decreased among adolescents ages 12-17 between 2011-12 and 2013-14, it increased among children under age 12 between 2009 and 2013-14.
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 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.
Policy Brief
This policy brief examines changes in consumption of soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages among youth in California. Using data from the California Health Interview Survey, this study found that although the percent of children under the age of 12 who drink at least one sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) per day dropped between 2005 and 2012, SSB consumption increased among adolescents.
Policy Brief
This policy brief examines changes in consumption of soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages among youth in California. Using data from the California Health Interview Survey, this study found that although the percent of children under the age of 12 who drink at least one sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) per day dropped between 2005 and 2012, SSB consumption increased among adolescents.
Fact Sheet
The California Center for Public Health Advocacy (CCPHA) and the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research released data on the childhood obesity epidemic in California cities. This publication, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, shows the health of California's children is all over the map with discrepancies based on locale.
Fact Sheet
The California Center for Public Health Advocacy (CCPHA) and the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research released data on the childhood obesity epidemic in California cities. This publication, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, shows the health of California's children is all over the map with discrepancies based on locale.
Policy Brief
This policy brief examines teen participation in school physical education and finds that in California, more than 1.3 million adolescents (38%) do not participate in physical education (PE) at school, and this rate increases dramatically with age, from just 5% at age 12 to 77% at age 17. In addition, only 19% of teens meet current physical activity recommendations.
Policy Brief
This policy brief examines teen participation in school physical education and finds that in California, more than 1.3 million adolescents (38%) do not participate in physical education (PE) at school, and this rate increases dramatically with age, from just 5% at age 12 to 77% at age 17. In addition, only 19% of teens meet current physical activity recommendations.