Better-For-You Foods
March 1, 2013 | Report
Packaged goods companies and restaurant chains can succeed in satisfying both the increased consumer demand for healthier foods and beverages, and improving their bottom lines.
Nutrition Policy
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SNAP to Health
July 1, 2012 | Report
A Fresh Approach to Strengthening the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Nutrition-Labeling Regulation Impacts on Restaurant Environments
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
A restaurant nutrition-labeling regulation was accompanied by some, but not uniform, improvements in two counties—one regulated and one nonregulated.
Aligning Food Systems Policies to Advance Public Health
July 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This commentary outlines numerous opportunities to advance public health through food system policies. The authors suggest that regional, city or county food policy councils be developed to initiate comprehensive food system policy enhancements that improve health.
Effect of Point-of-Purchase Calorie Labeling on Restaurant and Cafeteria Food Choices
October 1, 2008 | Journal Article
This review of published literature examined six studies that observed the effects of providing consumers with point-of-purchase calorie content information. Making calorie and nutritional information available at restaurants and cafeterias may result in consumers making healthier choices.
Healthy Eating by Design
January 1, 2009 | Program Result
Healthy Eating by Design increased access to healthy foods for children in low-income communities and schools from 2005 to 2007.
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.
Food Insecurity Among Children and Families
April 1, 2010 | Report
Synthesis from Healthy Eating Research finds little evidence of a direct link.
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 ...
Calorie Labeling and Food Choices
October 6, 2009 | Journal Article
This study examined the influence of menu calorie labels on fast food choices in the wake of New York City's labeling mandate.