Obesity Conference Elevates Voices of Youth Advocates
It’s no secret that obesity is a serious health issue in the United States. Obesity rates have doubled for adults and preschool children over the last 30 years, and they’ve …
Sugar science. More bacon commentary. Apple picking.
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Texas official wants soda machines and deep fryers back in schools
Sid Miller, the current agriculture commissioner for the state of Texas, wants to reverse a ten-year ban on deep fryers and soda machines in public schools. Why? Kate McGee (@KUTMcGee) …
The UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: a UC Food …
Q&A: Pat Crawford, UC Nutrition Policy Institute
“Not changing is risky. The United States – along with Mexico – has the highest obesity rates in the industrialized world. With these extraordinarily high obesity rates, we are on …
Is “big food” marketing less junk food to kids on TV?
Advertising works. Research has “documented that marketing practices that push items like sugary cereals, salted snacks and fast food put children’s long-term health at risk, by promoting unhealthy eating habits.” …
Laws on junk food in schools fail to help poor fight obesity, study says
A research team analyzing the impacts of two California laws that target “competitive food and beverages” – including food sold on campus from vending machines and snack bars – has …
UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: a Q & A …