CDC may have underestimated prevalence of obesity in U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may have underestimated the number of obese adults in the U.S. in its 2013 Obesity Prevalence Maps by at least 12 million because of reliance upon self-reported height and weight…
Improvements in U.S. diet lower premature deaths
Despite modest improvement, overall diet remains poor; second study identifies cost-effective interventions to reduce childhood obesity For immediate release: November 2, 2015 Boston, MA – Two new studies from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shed light…
Proven strategies to tame the childhood obesity epidemic
New findings by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers and colleagues have identified strategies that are effective in helping keep kids’ weight down and that get a significant bang for the health care buck. The five-year…
Study finds inadequate hydration among U.S. children
Findings could have implications for children’s health, well-being For immediate release: Thursday, June 11 Boston, MA – More than half of all children and adolescents in the U.S. are not getting enough hydration—probably because they’re not drinking enough water—a…
The cost of childhood obesity
July 22, 2014 -- What’s the most cost-effective way to prevent childhood obesity? Is it by taxing sugary beverages? Requiring more physical education classes in schools? Eliminating the corporate tax deduction for marketing and advertising when it comes…
Sparking innovation
[ Winter 2014 ] For the past 100 years, donors to Harvard School of Public Health have stepped in at pivotal moments to fund the people, ideas, and infrastructure needed to make lifesaving discoveries and innovations possible. From polio to…
Boston teams with supermarkets to promote healthy beverages
A new partnership between the City of Boston and most of the city’s large supermarkets aims to help consumers choose healthier and less sugary beverages with a color-coded “Rethink Your Drink” campaign in stores and weekly circulars. Harvard…
Commencement 2013: Award winners
Each year, several awards are presented to graduating students, faculty and staff at the Harvard School of Public Health. STUDENT AWARDS Albert Schweitzer Award Dr. Mary Mwanyika Sando, Master of Public Health Dr. Fang-Ching Sun Memorial Award Dr.…
Foods identified as ‘whole grain’ not always healthy
New Standard Needed to Help Consumers, Organizations Choose Foods Rich in Whole Grains For immediate release: Thursday, January 10, 2013 Boston, MA – Current standards for classifying foods as “whole grain” are inconsistent and, in some cases, misleading,…
Replacing juice with water, fruits, and vegetables in afterschool programs cuts calories
September 17, 2012 -- One in three U.S. children are overweight or obese, and growing evidence points to the empty calories they consume from sugary beverages as a substantial part of the problem. A new study by Harvard…