Nutrition Research: From Energy Drinks to Obesity
Today’s News Wrap focuses on nutrition research…and how it is translating to calls for change in public policy. Opinion: Energy drinks are killing young people. It’s time to stop …
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 …
National Nutrition Month Encourages Better Health
It starts with a single step. Eating healthier is often best achieved by starting small – not trying to change everything overnight. That’s the message of National Nutrition Month® 2017 …
UC Global Food Initiative Gets Results
We’ve told you about the UC Global Food Initiative, which was launched by University of California President Janet Napolitano in 2014. This ambitious initiative is addressing one of the most compelling issues …
New study: WIC food improves preschool children’s diet quality
One in five American children entering elementary school is overweight, highlighting the critical need to improve the diets of younger children. And that makes the findings of a new research …
#NationalNutritionMonth, Millennials, and Black Panthers
Hello! The UC Food Observer hopes you are having a great day! On the menu, some interesting pieces to tempt you. In no particular order: March is National Nutrition Month. (And …
The UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you end your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: 1. Which costs …
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 …