Avoiding hidden sources of added sugars
To reduce the amount of sugar in their diets, people should pay attention to unexpected sources of added sugar such as sweetened beverages, cereals, and yogurts, according to experts.
Finding the links between lifestyle choices and healthy aging
A health crisis drove Sherri Cuffe, MPH ’23, to investigate the impact of nutrition and exercise on quality of life.
Choosing healthier sandwich options
A sandwich may seem like a healthy choice for lunch, but experts say that they can hide high amounts of sodium and saturated fat.
Stemming childhood obesity requires tackling root causes
Childhood obesity rates tripled in the U.S. over the past 30 years, and further surged during theCOVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic impacted diets of Massachusetts adults experiencing food insecurity
Among Massachusetts adults with low incomes, those experiencing food insecurity reported greater disruptions in their diets during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic than those not experiencing food insecurity.
Clear vision
Ajay Kolli, MPH ’21, hopes to boost overall health by improving eyesight.
Targeted taxes and school lunch policies benefit low-income populations
Taxes on sugary drinks and strengthening nutritional standards for meals and beverages at schools may be effective tools for reducing child obesity.
Opinion: ‘Critical’ to ensure nutritional needs of vulnerable children during pandemic
With schools and child care centers shuttered across the U.S. because of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of children who rely on school meals may face food insecurity, according to a March 30, 2020 Perspective piece in the New…
Addressing childhood obesity ‘like playing whack-a-mole’
Childhood obesity rates continue to rise in the U.S., despite some modest progress toward getting kids to eat healthier school lunches and consume fewer sugary drinks.