BACKGROUND: Soaring obesity levels present a severe health risk in the United States,
especially in low-income minority populations. INTERVENTION: High-frequency paid …

Background. Many question whether mass media, in the absence of other programming, can
produce significant and sustained behavior change. Methods. The 1% Or Less campaign in …

Poor nutrition and physical inactivity are the second leading causes of preventable morbidity
and mortality in the United States. Mass media campaigns have tremendous promise for …

Introduction: Media-based physical activity interventions include a variety of print, graphic,
audiovisual, and broadcast media programs intended to influence behavior change. New …

Addressing the widespread problem of obesity will require sustained public health action.
Health education and communication has been a central component of successful action on …

The amount of cancer-related information available to the general population continues to
grow; yet, its effects are unclear. This study extends previous cross-sectional research …

Obesity has become the public health issue of the day—and for good reason. The data
outline a dismal picture and a more foreboding future. The prevalence of obesity has …

As nutrition officials face the need to address widespread chronic obesity and its associated
diseases, many have turned to media campaigns as a strategy for reaching large audiences …

African American adults are less likely to meet the recommended physical activity guidelines
for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity than Caucasian adults. The purpose of this …

Physical inactivity is a major public health problem. Patient education programs and
materials that are customized to address the unique needs and concerns of specific patients …