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May 2, 2013 | Journal Article
More than 84 percent of all foods and beverages advertised to children on Spanish-language television shows are unhealthy, as compared to nearly 73 on English-language television.
April 11, 2013 | Story
A new study finds healthier school meals standards could mean lower obesity rates among lower-income children. Read a Q&A with the author.
April 8, 2013 | Journal Article
Stringent school meal standards may help improve student weight status, particularly among those who receive free or reduced-price lunches.
April 5, 2013 | Program Result Report
Healthy Eating Research aims to reduce childhood obesity by funding studies to examine policy and environmental approaches with potential to improve children's diets - especially children in the groups at the highest risk for obesity.
March 14, 2013 | Program Result Report
The California Center for Public Health Advocacy studied data on childhood obesity in the state to determine whether incidence of the condition had declined from 2005 to 2010, and whether any decline could be attributed to changes in policy.
March 12, 2013 | Issue Brief
Beverage choices contribute significantly to dietary and caloric intake in the United States. Healthy Eating Research convened an expert advisory panel to develop a comprehensive set of age-based recommendations to define healthier beverages.
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
San Antonio’s mayor implements a strategy of community awareness and collaboration to improve health and fitness.
February 1, 2013 | News Release
The USDA proposed updated nutrition standards. Foundation President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey released a statement.
November 23, 2012 | Journal Article
This article is a systematic review of 21 recent U.S. studies on price elasticity of demand for sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), fast food, and fruits and vegetables. Additionally, this review examines 20 studies assessing the direct association of prices/taxes with body weight outcomes.
November 19, 2012 | Story
The Baltimore Healthy Eating Zones study introduced and promoted healthy food products in small stores near recreation centers used by low-income Black youth. Researchers analyzed food purchasing behavior and weight before and after the intervention.