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Regulating for the Public Good in New York City
March 14, 2013 | Program Result Report
Researchers studied public health policies in New York City and elsewhere, including bans on transfats, limits on exhaust emissions, and taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, to determine how best to move such policies through the political process.
San Antonio as a Face of the Future
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
San Antonio’s mayor implements a strategy of community awareness and collaboration to improve health and fitness.
Fast-Food Menu Offerings Vary in Dietary Quality, But Are Consistently Poor
January 15, 2013 | Journal Article
This study examines the nutritional environment of five U.S. fast-food restaurant chains using the Healthy Eating Index-2005. Full menus scored lower than 50 out of 100 possible points, and no menu or subset of menu received a score higher than 72.
Energy Content of U.S. Fast-Food Restaurants Offerings
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study shows that energy content of menu offerings has not decreased over the past 14 years at the leading fast-food chain restaurants.
Out of Balance
October 31, 2012 | Report/Infographic
The USDA should establish nutrition standards for all snack foods sold regularly on school grounds outside of the school meal programs, and adopt policies and practices that ensure effective implementation of the standards.
Major Progress to Improve School Meals
April 6, 2011 | Story
More fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and fewer calories and unhealthy fats.
Combating Obesity in Minority and Low-Income Children
January 13, 2008 | Story
Consumer psychologist Sonya A. Grier, PhD, MBA, a Health & Society Scholar, collaborated with colleagues to study fast-food marketing and targeted interventions to combat childhood obesity.
Exploring Potential Research Contributions to Policy
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Research use a conceptual framework to analyze Salud America! projects.
Building Strategies and Leadership for Change
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Salud America! research aligns with the Institute of Medicine’s approach to preventing obesity.