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Is Obesity a National Security Threat?
Study Links Smoking During Pregnancy with Obesity
7 Steps to Conquer Childhood Obesity
5 Habits For Moms that Prevent Childhood Obesity
Obesity Impacts Children's Learning and Memory
2018 Kids Count Data
The Key to Weight Loss Is Diet Quality, Not Quantity, a New Study Finds
5 Ways to Eat Healthier in 2018
Sugary Drink Taxes Gain Momentum throughout the U.S.
New Year's resolutions: Nutritionist's tips for staying healthy from the inside out in 2018
Farm Fresh Fridays introduce students to new veggies, healthier eating at home
Help obese kids avoid weight stigma, doctors advise
New education effort tackles Texas childhood obesity
Local program fighting childhood obesity, and it's free
Ten times more children and teens obese today than 40 years ago
Study: Northeast Texas childhood obesity generally lower than statewide rates
YMCA 'Healthy U Program Recognize Childhood Obesity Month
Colorado Celebrates the Benefits of Breastfeeding
Working to Close the Breast-Feeding Gap
Breastfeeding Awareness Month: How Breastfeeding Is A Family Affair
Families learn to live healthy at Keller health fair
Why are these countries the most obese? Walking is just one reason
How Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD are targeting childhood obesity
Pasco County gym offers FREE workouts for kids to curb childhood obesity
Soda taxes are a sweetener for public health efforts
Food deserts in Houston lead to high childhood obesity rates
Food Bank Cultivating Ways To Combat Child Obesity
City streets await 39th annual Get Fit Jog stampede
Eat, Sleep, Repeat: How Kids' Daily Routines Can Help Prevent Obesity
Report: Berkeley Tax Reduces Sugary Drink Sales while Untaxed Drink Sales Go Up
IDEA Public Schools Promote Health, Fitness to Combat Childhood Obesity
Physicians, health providers prescribe regular doses of fitness
Franciscan Health: 8 Ways to “Put Your Best Fork Forward!”
National Nutrition Month: 7 Ideas For Eating Healthy In 2017 Include Tips On Carbs, Protein And Sugars
12 ways to make healthy hearts a family affair
City of Pasadena Takes Health Challenge
Take Three Zucchinis and Call Me in the Morning: The Power of Produce Prescriptions
Study: 30% of kids have two or more sugary drinks a day
Local school runs 20,000 miles with major grant
First study to measure effectiveness of NFL PLAY 60 program shows positive results on youth fitness
Statewide competition sure to improve Texas in many ways
'Jim Gump' running 20,000 miles across America to fight childhood obesity
Californian hospitals take fight with obesity to supermarkets
Survey Finds State Obesity Rate Higher Than Previously Thought
Big risks
Obesity rates fall for kids from low-income families
NLC Recognizes Communities and Local Leaders for Achievements in Addressing Childhood Obesity through Let's Move! Cities, Towns and Counties
Childhood Obesity and Overweight Rate Rise Only During Summer Break, Not During School Year, Research Shows
DNA Is Not Destiny When It Comes To Heart Risk
Healthier school lunches on the menu
Teens reject junk food when healthy eating is framed as rebellion.
Former first lady unveils new health initiative at Houston Methodist
USDA Ruling Sets New Requirements for School Wellness Policies
FDA Modernizes Nutrition Facts Label
USDA Makes Funds Available to State Agencies to Help Keep Young Children in WIC
HLM is hiring!
Harris County BUILD Project Awarded Joining Forces Planning Grant
Miller Insists He's Fighting, Not Boosting, Childhood Obesity
City of Houston Releases Draft of Ambitious Bike Plan
USDA Proposes Policies to Improve Food Access, Healthy Choices
Save the date for the next HLM Collaborative Meeting
Houston tries to slim down with food, fitness
Unanimous Vote by City of Pasadena Creates Property, Tax Incentives for Agricultural Research and Education Campus
Jamie Oliver's Crusade for a Sugar Tax: Will the US Be Next?
Blood sugar levels in response to foods are highly individual
COE Awards Friend of Education Award to Greater Houston Partnership Early Matters
Advocating for Physical Activity: Why America's Health Depends on It
Disrupting the Status Quo: Seeking Innovations from Low-Resource Communities
North Belt Elementary garden gives lessons on health and nutrition
Secretary Vilsack Announces Additional Progress in Addressing Childhood Hunger, Applauds Pediatricians for their Commitment
USDA Awards Millions to Support Communities
The State of Obesity 2015 Now Available
Healthy Living Matters Awarded $1M from Houston Endowment
"Healthy Happy Meals" Bill Targets Childhood Obesity
Combating Obesity as a Market Failure
New Texas Law for Breastfeeding Moms
Plan Houston
BUILD Health Challenge Recognizes Harris County Partnership as National Leader in Promoting Health
Houston Bike Plan Community Meetings
New Report on Active Transportation Equity
Report Released on Safer Streets, Stronger Economies
RWJF Doubles Its Commitment
2015 State of Texas Children Report
Healthy Living Matters Makes Connections in the Capitol
State of Health 2015-2016 Release Event
Recommendations for Responsible Food Marketing to Children
Heights-Northside Sub-regional Mobility Study Finalized
U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces New Initiative to Enhance Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Harris County, TX works to align economic growth and public health
Mayor Parker Recognized for Achievements in Preventing Childhood Obesity
Houston Organization Kicks Off One-Of-A-Kind Kids’ Health Program
2014 State Indicator Report on Physical Activity Released
Clinton Foundation Releases A Blueprint for Action: Transforming Community Health in Houston and Harris County
Healthier Options for Children at El Paso Restaurants
New Houston Grocery Store Coming Into a Food Desert
Cypress Creek Livable Centers Study Survey
City of Dallas Working to Cut Obesity Among Its Workers
Sidewalk Dreams: Fort Worth Aims to Be a Walkable City
Creating Healthier School Concession Stands in San Antonio
Report: Severely Obese Spend Nearly Twice as Much on Health Care than Healthy Weight Individuals
HLM Policy Liaison Tim Schauer featured on “Growing Up in America”
Houston transit ridership up in 2013
Texas Baby Cafés address obesity at an early age
USDA releases new “Smart Snacks in School” nutrition standards
American Medical Association declares obesity a disease
New study: Community-based intervention programs more effective at preventing childhood obesity
Childhood obesity reduced by stricter state and school policies on sugar and fat
HLM Policy Lead Tim Schauer featured on “Growing up in America”!
Vivian: Feedback on the Safe Routes to Schools Conference
Dominique: Thoughts on SRTS Conference
Kamien: Barriers to walking and biking
Caitlyn: Barriers to walking and biking to school
Vivian: Barriers to walking and biking to school
150 miles of hike and bike trails to be built
Caitlyn: Feedback on Safe Routes to Schools
Archived News
Obesity can be prevented by neighborhood features
Obese youth more likely to use calorie information in fast food restaurants
Houston Heights Walmart developer says walkability issues may be addressed
Houston Metro riders now eligible for free emergency taxi services
Local elementary school encourages transportation
The health toll of immigration
Young Houston leaders challenge obesity epidemic with fitness facility in Fifth Ward
4th Annual Salud America! Summit held in San Antonio May 15-17
CPT Member Minute: Alisa Sanders, RN
Youth Engagement Photovoice Contest
Construction That Focuses on Health of Residents
New Report: Strategies to Increase Physical Activity Among Youth
Tread Lightly: Labels That Translate Calories into Walking Distance Could Induce People to Eat Less
RWJF Poll About Children and Weight: Crunch Time–3 p.m. to Bed
83rd Texas Legislature: Updates
Concern Grows as Obesity Soars Among Texas Latinos
HLM member featured on local NPR series “UH Moment”
Healthy Living Matters featured in Spring legislative event
Houston quality of life declining, report says
Edgewood Park neighborhood waiting for city to replace community gym
Research finds promising approaches to prevent Latino childhood obesity
Childhood obesity physician training program comes to Nashville
School Obesity Prevention Roundtable brings together leaders to promote healthy school environments
HLM member featured on “Growing Up in America”
Insurance Carrier Funds Activities to Fight Childhood Obesity
Clearer Food Labels Might Help with Healthy Food Choice
U.S. Releases New Rules for School Snack Foods
Texas YMCA Locations Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for Pioneering Healthier Communities Initiative
Healthy Schools Summit Explores How to Help Kids Get Healthy in San Antonio
RESOURCE: Reshaping Texas Website from Texas Comptroller Susan Combs
Dell Center for Healthy Living Holds Webinar
Watch Healthy Living Matters members Pam Tevis and Margaret Lamar
In U.S., More Cite Obesity as Most Urgent Health Problem
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Hosts Forum on Childhood Obesity
Bedroom TVs Linked to Childhood Obesity
Obesity in Young Is Seen as Falling in Several Cities
‘Healthy Living Alliance’ Formed to Combat Escalating Obesity Rate in Montgomery County
Sugary Beverage Consumption
Klein ISD Nurses Receive Award for Wellness Programs
San Antonio Introduces Bus Rapid Transit Service
Mark Fenton Leads Houston Walkability Audit
AJPM Announces Childhood Obesity Challenge
2012 Shape of the Nation Report Reveals State Loopholes
Obesity Costs U.S. Companies Billions In Lost Productivity: Gallup
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, American Heart Association Join Forces to Reverse Childhood Obesity Epidemic
Parental Attitudes About Food Marketing Revealed at APHA
The Kinder Institute’s Urban Health Program Releases Child Obesity Study
Coalition Unveils Plan to Eliminate Childhood Obesity in Dallas by 2020
Mayor Parker Launches Urban Grows Initiative
Houston’s Metro Referendum a Boon for Buses, Officials Say
Voters Approve Park and School Bond Propositions in Houston
Two Recently-Released Infographics Connecting Parks and Transportation to Health
America’s Beverage Companies Launch New Calories Count™ Vending Program
Is USA finally kicking its sugar habit?
Past HLM Newsletters
Policy Priorities
Policy Actions
Community Action Plan
Resources for Policymakers
Childhood Obesity in Harris County
87th Legislature
Get Involved
Partner with HLM
Youth
Parents & Families
Our Priority Communities
Near Northside
Fifth Ward/Kashmere Gardens
Pasadena
Early Childhood/Out of School Action Team
Healthcare Action Team
Infant Nutrition and Nurture Engagement Team
Calendar of Events
Sign Up To Be A Partner
Youth & Families
To Harris County Youth
To Our Priority Communities
To Near Northside
To Fifth Ward/Kashmere Gardens
To Pasadena
To Education
School Nutrition & Physical Activity Environment Survey
To Early Childhood/After School
Early Child Care Survey Report
In-home child care provider webinar
Reports
Harris County Food Systems Report
Built Environment & Food Access Assessment Report
Community Health Living Index Report
HLM Annual Progress Report 2016
HLM Annual Progress Report 2014
HLM Meeting Highlights
HCPH Updates
Youth Video Challenge
World Obesity Day
2021 - 2026 Strategic Plan
Home
About
Structure
HLM Executive Committee
Vision, Mission & Goals
Contact Us
News
Top News
The Emotional Toll of Obesity
COVID-19 and Changes in Child Obesity
Migration as a Determinant of Childhood Obesity
Is Childhood Obesity a National Security Threat?
Is Obesity a National Security Threat?
Study Links Smoking During Pregnancy with Obesity
7 Steps to Conquer Childhood Obesity
5 Habits For Moms that Prevent Childhood Obesity
Obesity Impacts Children's Learning and Memory
2018 Kids Count Data
The Key to Weight Loss Is Diet Quality, Not Quantity, a New Study Finds
5 Ways to Eat Healthier in 2018
Sugary Drink Taxes Gain Momentum throughout the U.S.
New Year's resolutions: Nutritionist's tips for staying healthy from the inside out in 2018
Farm Fresh Fridays introduce students to new veggies, healthier eating at home
Help obese kids avoid weight stigma, doctors advise
New education effort tackles Texas childhood obesity
Local program fighting childhood obesity, and it's free
Ten times more children and teens obese today than 40 years ago
Study: Northeast Texas childhood obesity generally lower than statewide rates
YMCA 'Healthy U Program Recognize Childhood Obesity Month
Colorado Celebrates the Benefits of Breastfeeding
Working to Close the Breast-Feeding Gap
Breastfeeding Awareness Month: How Breastfeeding Is A Family Affair
Families learn to live healthy at Keller health fair
Why are these countries the most obese? Walking is just one reason
How Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD are targeting childhood obesity
Pasco County gym offers FREE workouts for kids to curb childhood obesity
Soda taxes are a sweetener for public health efforts
Food deserts in Houston lead to high childhood obesity rates
Food Bank Cultivating Ways To Combat Child Obesity
City streets await 39th annual Get Fit Jog stampede
Eat, Sleep, Repeat: How Kids' Daily Routines Can Help Prevent Obesity
Report: Berkeley Tax Reduces Sugary Drink Sales while Untaxed Drink Sales Go Up
IDEA Public Schools Promote Health, Fitness to Combat Childhood Obesity
Physicians, health providers prescribe regular doses of fitness
Franciscan Health: 8 Ways to “Put Your Best Fork Forward!”
National Nutrition Month: 7 Ideas For Eating Healthy In 2017 Include Tips On Carbs, Protein And Sugars
12 ways to make healthy hearts a family affair
City of Pasadena Takes Health Challenge
Take Three Zucchinis and Call Me in the Morning: The Power of Produce Prescriptions
Study: 30% of kids have two or more sugary drinks a day
Local school runs 20,000 miles with major grant
First study to measure effectiveness of NFL PLAY 60 program shows positive results on youth fitness
Statewide competition sure to improve Texas in many ways
'Jim Gump' running 20,000 miles across America to fight childhood obesity
Californian hospitals take fight with obesity to supermarkets
Survey Finds State Obesity Rate Higher Than Previously Thought
Big risks
Obesity rates fall for kids from low-income families
NLC Recognizes Communities and Local Leaders for Achievements in Addressing Childhood Obesity through Let's Move! Cities, Towns and Counties
Childhood Obesity and Overweight Rate Rise Only During Summer Break, Not During School Year, Research Shows
DNA Is Not Destiny When It Comes To Heart Risk
Healthier school lunches on the menu
Teens reject junk food when healthy eating is framed as rebellion.
Former first lady unveils new health initiative at Houston Methodist
USDA Ruling Sets New Requirements for School Wellness Policies
FDA Modernizes Nutrition Facts Label
USDA Makes Funds Available to State Agencies to Help Keep Young Children in WIC
HLM is hiring!
Harris County BUILD Project Awarded Joining Forces Planning Grant
Miller Insists He's Fighting, Not Boosting, Childhood Obesity
City of Houston Releases Draft of Ambitious Bike Plan
USDA Proposes Policies to Improve Food Access, Healthy Choices
Save the date for the next HLM Collaborative Meeting
Houston tries to slim down with food, fitness
Unanimous Vote by City of Pasadena Creates Property, Tax Incentives for Agricultural Research and Education Campus
Jamie Oliver's Crusade for a Sugar Tax: Will the US Be Next?
Blood sugar levels in response to foods are highly individual
COE Awards Friend of Education Award to Greater Houston Partnership Early Matters
Advocating for Physical Activity: Why America's Health Depends on It
Disrupting the Status Quo: Seeking Innovations from Low-Resource Communities
North Belt Elementary garden gives lessons on health and nutrition
Secretary Vilsack Announces Additional Progress in Addressing Childhood Hunger, Applauds Pediatricians for their Commitment
USDA Awards Millions to Support Communities
The State of Obesity 2015 Now Available
Healthy Living Matters Awarded $1M from Houston Endowment
"Healthy Happy Meals" Bill Targets Childhood Obesity
Combating Obesity as a Market Failure
New Texas Law for Breastfeeding Moms
Plan Houston
BUILD Health Challenge Recognizes Harris County Partnership as National Leader in Promoting Health
Houston Bike Plan Community Meetings
New Report on Active Transportation Equity
Report Released on Safer Streets, Stronger Economies
RWJF Doubles Its Commitment
2015 State of Texas Children Report
Healthy Living Matters Makes Connections in the Capitol
State of Health 2015-2016 Release Event
Recommendations for Responsible Food Marketing to Children
Heights-Northside Sub-regional Mobility Study Finalized
U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces New Initiative to Enhance Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Harris County, TX works to align economic growth and public health
Mayor Parker Recognized for Achievements in Preventing Childhood Obesity
Houston Organization Kicks Off One-Of-A-Kind Kids’ Health Program
2014 State Indicator Report on Physical Activity Released
Clinton Foundation Releases A Blueprint for Action: Transforming Community Health in Houston and Harris County
Healthier Options for Children at El Paso Restaurants
New Houston Grocery Store Coming Into a Food Desert
Cypress Creek Livable Centers Study Survey
City of Dallas Working to Cut Obesity Among Its Workers
Sidewalk Dreams: Fort Worth Aims to Be a Walkable City
Creating Healthier School Concession Stands in San Antonio
Report: Severely Obese Spend Nearly Twice as Much on Health Care than Healthy Weight Individuals
HLM Policy Liaison Tim Schauer featured on “Growing Up in America”
Houston transit ridership up in 2013
Texas Baby Cafés address obesity at an early age
USDA releases new “Smart Snacks in School” nutrition standards
American Medical Association declares obesity a disease
New study: Community-based intervention programs more effective at preventing childhood obesity
Childhood obesity reduced by stricter state and school policies on sugar and fat
HLM Policy Lead Tim Schauer featured on “Growing up in America”!
Vivian: Feedback on the Safe Routes to Schools Conference
Dominique: Thoughts on SRTS Conference
Kamien: Barriers to walking and biking
Caitlyn: Barriers to walking and biking to school
Vivian: Barriers to walking and biking to school
150 miles of hike and bike trails to be built
Caitlyn: Feedback on Safe Routes to Schools
Archived News
Obesity can be prevented by neighborhood features
Obese youth more likely to use calorie information in fast food restaurants
Houston Heights Walmart developer says walkability issues may be addressed
Houston Metro riders now eligible for free emergency taxi services
Local elementary school encourages transportation
The health toll of immigration
Young Houston leaders challenge obesity epidemic with fitness facility in Fifth Ward
4th Annual Salud America! Summit held in San Antonio May 15-17
CPT Member Minute: Alisa Sanders, RN
Youth Engagement Photovoice Contest
Construction That Focuses on Health of Residents
New Report: Strategies to Increase Physical Activity Among Youth
Tread Lightly: Labels That Translate Calories into Walking Distance Could Induce People to Eat Less
RWJF Poll About Children and Weight: Crunch Time–3 p.m. to Bed
83rd Texas Legislature: Updates
Concern Grows as Obesity Soars Among Texas Latinos
HLM member featured on local NPR series “UH Moment”
Healthy Living Matters featured in Spring legislative event
Houston quality of life declining, report says
Edgewood Park neighborhood waiting for city to replace community gym
Research finds promising approaches to prevent Latino childhood obesity
Childhood obesity physician training program comes to Nashville
School Obesity Prevention Roundtable brings together leaders to promote healthy school environments
HLM member featured on “Growing Up in America”
Insurance Carrier Funds Activities to Fight Childhood Obesity
Clearer Food Labels Might Help with Healthy Food Choice
U.S. Releases New Rules for School Snack Foods
Texas YMCA Locations Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for Pioneering Healthier Communities Initiative
Healthy Schools Summit Explores How to Help Kids Get Healthy in San Antonio
RESOURCE: Reshaping Texas Website from Texas Comptroller Susan Combs
Dell Center for Healthy Living Holds Webinar
Watch Healthy Living Matters members Pam Tevis and Margaret Lamar
In U.S., More Cite Obesity as Most Urgent Health Problem
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Hosts Forum on Childhood Obesity
Bedroom TVs Linked to Childhood Obesity
Obesity in Young Is Seen as Falling in Several Cities
‘Healthy Living Alliance’ Formed to Combat Escalating Obesity Rate in Montgomery County
Sugary Beverage Consumption
Klein ISD Nurses Receive Award for Wellness Programs
San Antonio Introduces Bus Rapid Transit Service
Mark Fenton Leads Houston Walkability Audit
AJPM Announces Childhood Obesity Challenge
2012 Shape of the Nation Report Reveals State Loopholes
Obesity Costs U.S. Companies Billions In Lost Productivity: Gallup
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, American Heart Association Join Forces to Reverse Childhood Obesity Epidemic
Parental Attitudes About Food Marketing Revealed at APHA
The Kinder Institute’s Urban Health Program Releases Child Obesity Study
Coalition Unveils Plan to Eliminate Childhood Obesity in Dallas by 2020
Mayor Parker Launches Urban Grows Initiative
Houston’s Metro Referendum a Boon for Buses, Officials Say
Voters Approve Park and School Bond Propositions in Houston
Two Recently-Released Infographics Connecting Parks and Transportation to Health
America’s Beverage Companies Launch New Calories Count™ Vending Program
Is USA finally kicking its sugar habit?
Past HLM Newsletters
Policy Priorities
Policy Actions
Community Action Plan
Resources for Policymakers
Childhood Obesity in Harris County
87th Legislature
Get Involved
Partner with HLM
Youth
Parents & Families
Our Priority Communities
Near Northside
Fifth Ward/Kashmere Gardens
Pasadena
Early Childhood/Out of School Action Team
Healthcare Action Team
Infant Nutrition and Nurture Engagement Team
Calendar of Events
Sign Up To Be A Partner
Youth & Families
To Harris County Youth
To Our Priority Communities
To Near Northside
To Fifth Ward/Kashmere Gardens
To Pasadena
To Education
School Nutrition & Physical Activity Environment Survey
To Early Childhood/After School
Early Child Care Survey Report
In-home child care provider webinar
Reports
Harris County Food Systems Report
Built Environment & Food Access Assessment Report
Community Health Living Index Report
HLM Annual Progress Report 2016
HLM Annual Progress Report 2014
HLM Meeting Highlights
HCPH Updates
Youth Video Challenge
World Obesity Day
2021 - 2026 Strategic Plan
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