Facts Up Front Versus Traffic Light Food Labels
August 1, 2012 | Journal Article
A Randomized Controlled Trial assesses participants’ ability to understand different front-of-package nutrition labeling systems.
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Using Mobile Fruit Vendors to Increase Access to Fresh Fruit and Vegetable for Schoolchildren
May 24, 2012 | Journal Article
A frutero vendor selling snack bags of cut-up fresh fruits and vegetables outside an elementary school sold an increasing number of these snacks over time, while the number of area vendors selling less nutritious snacks decreased.
The Impact of WIC Food Package Changes on Access to Healthful Food in 2 Low-Income Urban Neighborhoods
May 1, 2012 | Journal Article
In 2009, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) began to include fruit and vegetables, whole grains and 2 percent milk. Residents in two Philadelphia neighborhoods found better access to healthful food following these changes.
Changes in Energy Content of Lunchtime Purchases from Fast Food Restaurants After Introduction of Calorie Labelling
July 26, 2011 | Journal Article
This article used the implementation of calorie labeling in fast food restaurants to show that while calorie labeling was associated with a reduction in calories purchased at some major chains, overall, the average number of calories purchased did not change in fast food restaurants.
Healthy Eating Research Grantees Survey
August 1, 2009 | Survey/Poll
This evaluation, led by Seth Emont, Ph.D., of White Mountain Research Associates, is one of two conducted in conjunction with the Healthy Eating Research program. A related evaluation assesses the future potential of Healthy Eating Research and its ...
Relationship of Fruit and Vegetable Intake with Adiposity
July 14, 2010 | Journal Article
Studies are inconclusive whether increased fruit and vegetable consumption alone can reduce obesity.
Healthy Eating Research Program Tracking Indicators
August 1, 2009 | Chart
November 2006 - August 2009
Snacking in Children
November 1, 2009 | Journal Article
The easy availability of low-nutrition snacks may contribute to childhood obesity in minority and low-income communities.
Interactive Food and Beverage Marketing
September 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This report, part of a supplement presenting a series of obesity-related studies, describes how food and beverage companies implement digital marketing strategies.
Today's Food System
July 1, 2009 | Journal Article
The existing food system offers too much cheap food to consumers who opt for foods high in calories, fats, sweeteners and carbohydrates over more expensive fresh produce. Current production policies and market distortions need to be corrected. Future policies should integrate health and sustainability concerns.