Childhood Obesity

July 18, 2019

A new battle against soda brews in California

The new coalition aims to impose a statewide tax on soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages.

July 31, 2018

California's soda tax ban stalled a grassroots movement, but didn't kill it

Though still angry over the deal Sacramento lawmakers made with the sweetened beverage industry, children's health advocates are busy plotting a new course.

February 1, 2015

Lawsuit agreement to force schools to provide physical education

As schools tout the importance of exercise in an era of childhood obesity, a California parent and his lawyer have agreed to a settlement with dozens of districts across California that will force elementary schools to prove they are providing at least the minimum amount of physical education required by state law.