In This Issue

Introduction

A look at obesity and its effects on health, as well as state budgets.

In the Abstract

Synopses of health policy research.

Who Knows

An interview with Dr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, chief executive officer of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

What Works

School-based programs to teach healthy habits to children; Healthy Lifestyle Initiatives and lowered Medicaid costs.

On the Horizon

An examination of "built environments" and Farm to School programs.

Digging Deeper

Helpful resources for further research.

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State Health Lawmakers' Digest is a product of the Forum for State Health Policy Leadership at the National Conference of State Legislatures. State Health Lawmakers' Digest was produced with the generous support of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. For more information, please call Greg Martin at (202) 624-7753