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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.
April 1, 2011 | Report
Public health and supermarket experts explore in-store marketing strategies to promote healthier foods.
July 19, 2012 | Story
Study finds intersection of caregiving, gender roles and poverty can cause weight gains for low-income mothers.
February 27, 2012 | Story
Leaders' Link Newsletter: January/February 2012.
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.
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.
April 1, 2010 | Report
Synthesis from Healthy Eating Research finds little evidence of a direct link.
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 ...
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 ...
October 18, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.