In November 2011, we hosted a webinar to learn more about the landmark child nutrition reauthorization law known as the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. What issues are emerging as the new legislation is implemented? And what can states and communities do to make sure the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act lives up to its potential? We talked about working effectively with state Child Nutrition Program and reaching out to local partners like school boards, PTAs, and school health councils to get healthier food into schools.

Advocates can tap into a range of programs through federal, state, and local agencies to help fund a range of healthy food retail projects, from improving the products sold at corner stores to attracting new grocery stores, farmers markets, and mobile food carts. In this webinar, we discussed how to identify and leverage financing mechanisms to create healthier food retail options in local communities, and heard from people who have experience designing, implementing and funding successful projects. Cosponsored by the
How can we make streets more walkable? And how can communities address legal issues that may emerge, especially around liability? Join us for this webinar on key practical and legal considerations involved in creating pedestrian-friendly streets. We’ll speak with Scott Bricker from America Walks, who will offer success stories, challenges, and tips from communities nationwide.
Pricing strategies, including taxes, have been very effective in cutting tobacco use. In this webinar, we'll look at how various ways of influencing the price of unhealthy products have worked for tobacco control and whether they could help combat obesity - and explore some nontraditional pricing strategies to make healthy foods more affordable.
An insider’s view of the proposed federal standards for food marketing to children under 17. Bill Dietz, MD, of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discussed the details, background and rationale for the proposed nutrition standards, and Michelle Rusk, JD, of the Federal Trade Commission described proposed marketing definitions. The webinar included information about
In many communities, the safest and most convenient places for children to play are school facilities like gyms, sports fields, and playgrounds - but districts often close their property to the public after hours, concerned about liability, security, and maintenance. In this webinar we went through the nuts and bolts of how to create contracts that expand access to school grounds with schools, local government, and even nonprofits sharing the costs and responsibilities.
Local efforts to rebuild "blighted" neighborhoods offer a prime opportunity to attract grocery stores and other healthy food outlets to the areas that need them most. In this webinar, we discussed how you can plug into redevelopment projects to get healthier food options into the plan. Cosponsored by the
Strong new obesity prevention policies are crucial for creating real and lasting change in any community. But how can you make sure a proposed policy will succeed? In this webinar, we talked about the difference between policies and programs, and you'll learn 8 critical steps to making sure a new local policy is on solid ground.