This paper investigates the association between obesity and skill attainment in early childhood (aged 2-4 years). Data … (including body mass index and obesity) controlling for a rich set of child, parent, and family characteristics. The findings … indicate that, among boys, obesity is associated with reduced verbal skills, social skills, motor skills, and activities of …

This paper investigates the association between obesity and skill attainment in early childhood (aged 2-4 years). Data … (including body mass index and obesity) controlling for a rich set of child, parent, and family characteristics. The findings … indicate that, among boys, obesity is associated with reduced verbal skills, social skills, motor skills, and activities of …

evidence about the effects of these taxes on purchases and consumption. In this paper, we examine the effects of the beverage … tax of 1.5 cents per ounce that was implemented in Philadelphia starting January 1, 2017. We surveyed individuals in … Philadelphia and nearby comparison communities before the tax and nearly one year after implementation of the tax about their …

evidence about the effects of these taxes on purchases and consumption. In this paper, we examine the effects of the beverage … tax of 1.5 cents per ounce that was implemented in Philadelphia starting January 1, 2017. We surveyed individuals in … Philadelphia and nearby comparison communities before the tax and nearly one year after implementation of the tax about their …

evidence about the effects of these taxes on purchases and consumption. In this paper, we examine the effects of the beverage … tax of 1.5 cents per ounce that was implemented in Philadelphia starting January 1, 2017. We surveyed individuals in … Philadelphia and nearby comparison communities before the tax and nearly one year after implementation of the tax about their …

Obesity rates in the U.S. have doubled since 1980. Given the medical, social, and financial costs of obesity, a large … year-long worksite health promotion program that offered financial rewards for weight loss. The intervention varied by …

information impacted body weight and obesity among American adults. We estimate the effect of the new label using a difference … shopping to that among those who do not use labels. In National Health Interview Survey data we find, among non-Hispanic white … obesity. Using NLEA regulatory impact analysis benchmarks, we estimate that the total monetary benefit of this decrease in …

almost tripled, which may lead to increased medical expenditures, productivity loss, and stress on the health care system … area-specific food prices, availability of food outlets and recreational facilities, health insurance, and minimum wage … levels. Timely and important, Economic Aspects of Obesity provides a strong foundation for evaluating the costs and benefits …

Obesity rates in the U.S. have doubled since 1980. Given the medical, social, and financial costs of obesity, a large … year-long worksite health promotion program that offered financial rewards for weight loss. The intervention varied by …