Redstone Center Comments on Proposed USDA School Meal Nutrition Standards
The Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service.
News & Updates
New Consensus Statement on Weight Bias
This month the Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness joined leading experts, clinicians and advocates from across the world.
On February 26, the Building Community Resilience Collaborative and Network released their latest resource for the field.
Commission on Obesity Report Ranked as One of the Top 100 Academic Papers in 2019
A recent report by The Lancet Commission on Obesity is ranked one of the top 100 academic papers for 2019.
Redstone Center Testifies in Support of DC Food Waste Proposal
Dr. Bill Dietz provided testimony to the DC City Council Committee on Transportation and and the Environment.
Protecting the Health of All Residents: A Sugary Drink Excise Tax in DC
On October 8, 2019, members representing a majority of the DC City Council introduced new legislation to implement an excise tax on sugary drinks.
The Redstone Center submitted testimony to the DC Council urging inclusion of a health equity framework as one of the Comprehensive Plan's "Guiding Principles."
On April 9, 2019, Bill Dietz delivered testimony before DC Council’s Committee of the Whole.
Leading Voices in Food Podcast featuring Bill Dietz on Obesity, Undernutrition & Climate Change
In February 2019, Bill Dietz, Redstone Center Chair, joined Kelly Brownell for Episode 27 of the Leading Voices in Food Podcast.
With Redstone Center Support, New Legislation Passes to Increase Physical Activity for DC Students
In December 2018, DC Council passed legislation to ensure students in DC public schools will soon have more time for play and physical activity.