Searching for Young People to Inspire Healthy Living!
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a non-profit organization founded by the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, is searching for young people excited to share their commitment to healthy living and inspire their friends, families, schools and communities to take action and help stop childhood obesity.
STOP Obesity Alliance April E-Newsletter
Dear Reader,
Every day, parents and other caregivers are confronted with myriad questions and situations that not only are challenging and unanticipated, but for which they are unprepared.
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A Legislative Low-Down on Obesity and the States
Webinar Examined State Trends & Upcoming Issues on Obesity & Related Chronic Diseases
The STOP Obesity Alliance hosted a webinar on Tuesday, December 6, in which experts discussed state legislative activities related to obesity and weight-related chronic disease that could signal broader trends in the future. Click here to view the webinar.
The Reality Coalition
The Reality Coalition is a group of esteemed experts on obesity, nutrition, diabetes and healthcare policy who share the common goal of advancing an agenda for realistic approaches to weight loss to achieve improved public health.
Perspective: Advancing National Weight-Loss Dialogue
The Coalition strives to increase:
- Understanding that “help not hype” is needed to minimize the impact of unsubstantiated claims for weight loss products that meet no reasonable scientific standards.
- Recognition of the importance of gradual weight loss and prevention of weight gain achieved through diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
- Realization of the significant health benefits associated with modest weight loss.
The organization’s effort began in 2006 with support by an educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare. In 2008 the Coalition has expanded their efforts by inviting business leaders, private, public, professional and non-profit groups to join in their efforts to focus attention on the rising cost of obesity and its impact on the well-being of working Americans.