Center for Human Nutrition in the NewsNovember 9, 2009—Associate Professor Youfa Wang's research featured in Time Magazine article, "Teen Obesity: Lack of Exercise May Not Be to Blame." November 2, 2009—Decrease in Physical Activity May Not Be a Factor in Increased Obesity Rates among Adolescents, according to new article in Obesity Reviews. October 28, 2009—Mortality rates reduced among children whose mothers received iron-folic acid supplements, according to new American Journal of Epidemiology article by Center for Human Nutrition researchers. June 25, 2009—Leadership for Healthy Communities includes the Center's Baltimore Healthy Stores in its new toolkit to equip state, municipal, county and school leaders with promising and evidence-based policy approaches designed to improve children’s health and reduce childhood obesity. Leadership for Healthy Communities works to support local and state leaders nationwide in their efforts to promote healthy, active communities and access to affordable, healthy foods. May 29, 2009—New Study Indicates That Parents’ Influence on Children’s Eating Habits is Small. April 2, 2009—Beverage Consumption a Bigger Factor in Weight. July 28, 2008—Study Suggests 86 Percent of Americans Could be Overweight or Obese by 2030. | 
