IN THE NEWS
The articles presented on this page cover ACFN’s work - including quotes from our advisory board members stressing the importance of energy balance - in fighting obesity. Some articles in this section do not mention ACFN specifically, but highlight other great programs, efforts and perspectives in the fight against obesity.
American Council for Fitness and Nutrition
to Focus on Combating Obesity in Schools
April 11, 2007
The American Council for Fitness and Nutrition (ACFN), founded by the
food and beverage industry in 2003, has been reorganized with a 501(c)(3)
foundation, the American Council for Fitness and Nutrition Foundation. This
new structure allows ACFN to reach a wider audience in its continued work
toward viable long-term solutions to the nation's obesity epidemic, particularly
childhood obesity.
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American Council for Fitness and Nutrition
Applauds RWJF Efforts on Obesity
April 11, 2007
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) recently announced a commitment
of $500 million over the next five years in an effort to address childhood
obesity, with a goal of reversing the obesity trend by 2015. With this investment,
RWJF will expand school-based programs; help states and communities coordinate
their efforts, advocate for change and evaluate impact.
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American Council for Fitness and Nutrition
April Executive Board Highlight: The Hershey Company
April 11, 2007
In celebration of its 30 year anniversary, The Hershey Company announced
an important expansion of Hershey’s Track & Field Games, the longest-running
youth fitness program of its kind in North America.
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World Economic Forum
Workplace Wellness Initiative
Febrary 26, 2007
The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Working Towards Wellness Initiative
recently held a private workshop entitled "An Ounce of Prevention" during
their annual meeting in Davos. CEOs across different industries joined NGOs
and public figures to better understand the impact of chronic disease on
employers, review the effectiveness of existing programs and brainstorm fresh
solutions.
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State releases plan for fighting obesity,
keeping Iowans healthy
November 16, 2006
Following in the footsteps of other states, the Iowa Department of Public
Health on Thursday announced a new physical fitness and nutrition plan in
an effort to reduce citizens' waistlines. The Iowans Fit for Life plan brings
together various state agencies, public and private organizations and businesses
from across the state to work together to promote quality of life and reduce
obesity-related diseases.
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ACFN Participates in Free Public Festival
Brought to Baltimore, MD
August 18, 2006
ACFN was one of several sponsors at the annual Stone Soul Picnic,
an African-American festival, on Saturday, August 19 in Baltimore, MD.
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Additional Expert Joins ACFN’s Advisory
Board
August 18, 2006
ACFN is honored to announce that Patti
Geil, M.S., R.D., F.A.D.A., C.D.E. will be representing the American
Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) on our 30 member Advisory Board.
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In the newest snack packs, less is more
By Bruce Horovitz
USA TODAY
April 13, 2006
"A nation of overweight and portion-challenged consumers is rewarding the big food makers at the cash register for pushing portion-controlled products."
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Advisory Board Member Recognized for Obesity Study
ACFN Advisory Board member Benjamin Caballero, director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, conducted a study that showed if children, beginning at grade five, in intervention schools were thinner than those in the schools that served as a control group.
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Body & Soul Program Reflects ACFN/ADAF Initiative.
The Body & Soul program based in Orlando, Fla., led by the National Cancer Institute, reflects the community involvement and leadership role ACFN can play as we move forward with our focus on at-risk childhood populations.
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Millions of Adults, Teens Fail Fitness Test
By Rob Stein
The Washington Post Company
December 21, 2005
"A large proportion of Americans are out of shape, with teenagers in particular being surprisingly likely to be unfit, according to the first assessment of physical fitness nationwide.”
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Are the Roles of Academia, Government, Industry, and Health Care?
Now and again: the food and beverage industry demonstrates its commitment to
a healthy America
By Susan Finn
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
July 2005; 82: 253S - 255S
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Science-Based Solutions To Obesity: What
Are the Roles of Academia, Government, Industry, and Health Care?
Teaching, learning, doing: best practices in education
By George L Blackburn
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
July 2005; 82: 218S - 221S
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Worried About Your Child's Diet? You Should
Be.
By Donna Fish
USA Today
July 19, 2005
"81 percent of today's 10-year-old girls are afraid of being fat,
while the number of overweight youngsters, ages 6 to 11, has tripled since the
1960s, according to Time magazine. One in seven kids qualifies as obese.”
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Takeout & Take Off
By Liz Doup
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
June 26, 2005
"Kids aren't going to do anything if the family doesn't," says Sue Finn, chair of the American Council for Fitness and Nutrition. "We have to get families moving."
Arizona Winning Battle Against Obesity
By Susan Finn
The Tucson Citizen
November 3, 2004
"For our children, high-quality, daily physical educations builds the foundation for healthy lifelong habits and helps curb obesity today, “ said Susan Finn, Ph.D., R.D., L.D., F.A.D.A.
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Fight Fat With Education and Food-Industry
Cooperation
By Susan Finn
The Miami Herald
March 25, 2004
"To tackle obesity, we must dig deep to strengthen fundamentals in our communities, schools and families. These include the importance of smart nutrition choices and staying physically active,” said Susan Finn, Ph.D., R.D., L.D., F.A.D.A.
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Carb Unloading: Is Passing the Meat and Passing
Up Another Food Group the Answer?
By Marty Meitus and Bill Scanlon
Rocky Mountain News
February 4, 2004
"We need to cut down on portion size and get active," says Dr. Susan Finn, past president of the American Council on Nutrition and Exercise. "We don't need to be changing hamburger buns for lettuce leaves."
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