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Feeding Her Children, But Risking Her Health

June 1, 2012 | Journal Article

This study examines the negative correlation between weight related to food insecurity for mothers and non-mothers. Food insecure mothers are more likely to be overweight and obese than their childfree female counterparts. Single mothers are more likely to experience food insecurity compared to married or cohabitating mothers.

Harnessing the Power of Supermarkets to Help Reverse Childhood Obesity

April 1, 2011 | Report

Public health and supermarket experts explore in-store marketing strategies to promote healthier foods.

By Sacrificing for Their Children, Some Low-Income Mothers Jeopardize Their Health

July 19, 2012 | Story

Study finds intersection of caregiving, gender roles and poverty can cause weight gains for low-income mothers.

Research Roundup

February 27, 2012 | Story

Leaders' Link Newsletter: January/February 2012.

Nurses Reach Out to Help Those Who Are Hungry

January 29, 2012 | Story

As the economic downturn made hunger and food insecurity more common last year, nurses stepped up to help meet the need.

Food Expenditures and Food Purchasing Among Low-Income, Urban, African-American Youth

June 1, 2011 | Journal Article

A study examining the food-buying behavior of lower-income African-American youth found that youth make frequent and unhealthy food purchases.

Food Insecurity Among Children and Families

April 1, 2010 | Report

Synthesis from Healthy Eating Research finds little evidence of a direct link.

Health Departments Serve Up Healthy Ideas for Thanksgiving Dinner

November 22, 2011 | New Public Health Post

Many news reports this week put the calorie counts for Thanksgiving dinner at anywhere from 2,000 to 4,500 calories (likely an extra slice of pie and an extra pour of gravy in the latter count), which is why health departments across the country are ...

Hank Cardello Q&A: Selling Better-for-You Foods is Good Business

November 8, 2011 | New Public Health Post

The Obesity Solutions Initiative at the Hudson Institute, a think tank based in Washington, D.C., has released a new report, “Better for You Foods—It’s Just Good Business,” that found food and beverage companies with a higher percentage of their sal ...

Minnesota Interfaith Group Works to Provide Access to Healthier Foods and Exercise

October 18, 2011 | Story

Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.

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