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Beverage Companies Market Unhealthy, Sugary Drinks to Children and Teens

October 31, 2011 | News Release

Fourteen major companies market nearly 600 different products.

California Making Headway in Battle Against Childhood Obesity But Study Shows Successes are Uneven

November 9, 2011 | News Release

Study shows statewide rates for overweight and obesity among school-age children may be leveling off, but progress is uneven across counties.

Consumers Underestimate Calories in Fast-Food Meals; Teens Do So by as Much as 34 Percent

May 23, 2013 | News Release

Two new studies from Healthy Eating Research highlight the importance of menu labeling.

Despite Industry Promises, Yale Study Finds Unprecedented Marketing of Sugary Drinks to Youth

January 1, 2011 | News Release

Young people are being exposed to a substantial amount of marketing for sugary drinks, such as full-calorie soda, sports drinks, energy drinks, and fruit drinks, according to a new study from the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity.

Fast Food Restaurants Dish Up Unhealthy Marketing to Youth

November 8, 2010 | News Release

Unprecedented new report on fast-food nutrition and marketing examines actions of 12 of the nation's largest chains.

For Major Food and Beverage Companies, Healthier Products Yield Healthier Profits

October 13, 2011 | News Release

Companies that sell more better-for-you foods and beverages deliver better business results.

Most Entrees at Chain Restaurants Fail to Meet Federal Nutrition Recommendations for Adults or Children

July 19, 2012 | News Release

The study, which was supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation through its Healthy Eating Research program, examined the nutritional content of 30,923 menu items—including items from children’s menus—from 245 restaurants across the United Stat ...

NEA HIN Urges Educators to Push for Healthier School Snacks and Drinks

February 12, 2013 | News Release

NEA HIN Urges Educators to Push for Healthier School Snacks and Drinks National Education Association Health Information Network helps school communities take action against childhood obesity

New Report Says Federal Policies Discourage Farmers from Growing Fruits and Vegetables

August 3, 2010 | News Release

Report commissioned by Healthy Eating Research offers recommendations to increase access to healthy foods.

New Report Shows Importance of Calculating Full Cost Savings of Obesity Prevention

March 21, 2012 | News Release/Story

Highlighting obesity-related medical expenses, economists recommend 25-year window for scoring legislative proposals.

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