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Tipping the Scales on Obesity
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that one in three children in the United States are obese or overweight, to the detriment of their health and well-being in both the short and the long-term.
UConn experts on obesity, nutrition, public policy, psychology, agriculture, and economics join with faculty from the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity to collaborate and conduct research that addresses the nationwide problem of obesity.
Black Kids Exposed to Even More Junk Food Ads than White Kids
An increase in the number of ads aired per hour of TV viewing impacted black youth more than white, according to a new UConn Rudd Center study.
Baby Food Ads Often Contradict Health Experts
Marketing messages may lead parents to think food and drink for very young children is healthier than it really is, says a new study from the UConn Rudd Center.
State’s Leading Institutions Launch International Effort to Advance Metabolic Research
UConn, Yale University, and the Jackson Laboratory linked with Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel to collaborate on projects that swiftly move investigations into clinical application and commercialization.
Changes in WIC Food Assistance Program Pay Off in Healthier Purchases
WIC participants are buying healthier foods overall as a result of changes introduced in 2009, says UConn Rudd Center researcher.
Adding Dad to Kids’ Diet Decisions
A new UConn study is taking a look at combating child obesity with a father-focused approach.
Support Increasing for Laws Against Weight-Based Bullying
A UConn researcher says a growing number of parents favor anti-bullying laws to protect children from bullying based on weight.
School Breakfasts Support Healthy Weight, Study Shows
Researchers say middle schoolers who eat breakfast at school are less likely to be overweight or obese than those who skip breakfast.
Adding Heft to Anti-Bullying Campaigns
The latest in a series about the cutting-edge research on obesity happening at UConn.
Small Cash Rewards Pay Off in Weight Loss Plans
In contrast to large cash rewards, smaller sums for weight loss also motivated people to keep it off, a new study found. Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.
Blending Faith and Science to Combat Obesity
Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.