A shifting perception of responsibility for healthy diet makes food policy political touch point

06-Oct-2016 Last updated on 18-Mar-2017 at 06:14 GMT

A significant shift in the percentage of Americans who now believe society, rather than individuals, hold primary responsibility for choosing healthy food to promote wellness and prevent disease is mirrored by an increase in people who believe food policy issues should be addressed during the presidential debates, according to new survey results.

Childhood obesity is improving, but First Lady Michelle Obama urges food companies to do more

04-Mar-2015

By Elizabeth Crawford

Childhood obesity rates have “finally” stopped rising and now are falling among America’s youngest children, thanks in part to the food industry’s efforts to cut calories and offer healthier options, but more needs to be done, said First Lady Michelle...

Unfinished business: Obama’s nutrition agenda marches forward

24-Mar-2014

The recent Let’s Move! nutrition related announcements by the White House mark ongoing efforts by this Administration to make good on a number of nutrition commitments from the first term. Following on the heels of the effective ban on transfats by the...

Let's Move! Food policy expert hails 'sensational' announcements on school meals, junk food marketing to kids

25-Feb-2014

Under new rules unveiled this morning and hailed by one food policy expert as "sensational", schools with 40% or more children eligible for free meals will be able to serve free breakfasts and free lunches to every student, regardless of income, while...