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Welcome to Policy Leadership for Active Youth

PLAY is a policy research initiative of the Georgia State University Institute of Public Health in partnership with the Georgia Center for Obesity and Related Disorders (GCORD) of the University of Georgia and Medical College of Georgia focused on engaging multiple sectors. Supported by Healthcare Georgia Foundation, the major focus of PLAY is connecting emerging evidence around childhood overweight and obesity to prevention and reduction activities occurring throughout Georgia. 

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Announcements

  • The Best of US Challenge
    The Best of US Challenge website presents fun physical activity challenges that can allow children to display their unique strengths. For more information, click here.
  • Champions for Healthy Kids Grant
    The General Mills Foundation is awarding 50 grants of $10,000 each to community-based groups that develop creative ways to help youth adopt a balanced diet and physically active lifestyle. Applications are available now. For more information, click here.
  • National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs improvements being implemented
    The IOM recommendations on School Lunch and Breakfast programs were released on October 20, 2009. The USDA is providing technical assistance to schools in improving their meals. To read more about the report, click here.
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Upcoming Meetings and Events

  • Addressing Childhood Obesity in Georgia: Prevention, Intervention Health Care, Public Health, Community Based and Legislative Efforts Conference
    November 19-20 in Atlanta, Georgia
    For more details, contact Angelia Thomas at angelia.thomas@usg.edu
  • Active Living Research Conference
    February 9-11 in San Diego, California
    For more details, click here.
  • Wellness and Academic Success Summit
    March 12-13 in Athens, Georgia
    For more details, contact Linda Silverman at lsilverman@sedairy.org
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Newsletters


 

Childhood Obesity Headlines

FDA Investigates Nutritional Claims of Food Labeling
According to Reuters, the FDA is investigating whether the nutritional claims of the Smart Choices labeling program is misleading consumers about the health benefits of products. To read more, click here.

Predisposition to Obesity May Start in the Womb
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, new research with mothers who were pregnant before and after significant weight loss, suggests that mothers’ obesity may predispose fetuses towards obesity in later life. For more information, click here.

Parents are willing to help improve school environments
A survey by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation shows that parents understand their children’s nutrition and physical activity needs, and they are willing to actively participate in improving access in their children’s school environment. To read more, click here.