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What’s a healthy weekday breakfast? Here are some ideas
In a rush in the morning? What are some ideas for a quick, healthy, satisfying breakfast? Time asked that question and two researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shared their answers.
U.S. Dietary Guidelines discussed in reddit 'AMA'
Vasanti Malik, a research scientist in the Department of Nutrition, answered questions about the new Dietary Guidelines in the U.S. during a reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything).
New Dietary Guidelines suggest limits on sugar, saturated fat, sodium, but experts criticize omissions
The U.S. government’s new Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limits on added sugars, sodium, and saturated fats; drop a previous limit on total fats, emphasizing healthy fats instead; and urge overall healthy eating patterns rich in fruits, vegetables,…
Assessing the new U.S. dietary guidelines
January 7, 2015 -- U.S. government officials released the new 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) on January 7, 2016. Nutrition expert Frank Hu, who served on the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee—which made recommendations on what should…
Eliminating ‘food deserts’ not best strategy for reducing diet quality disparities
Efforts to improve diet quality in the U.S. and decrease disparities should not be focused on eliminating “food deserts”— areas with mostly low-income residents that lack access to a supermarket or large grocery store — according to researchers…
Finding common ground on nutrition advice
November 30, 2015 — What is the healthiest and most sustainable way of eating? How can public health experts guide consumers amid a sea of often confusing nutrition advice? Researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and…
Are dietary supplements safe?
A government crackdown on the sale of dietary supplements that are tainted with toxins or make false claims as to their benefits has led to renewed warnings to consumers to be wary about such products. Recent U.S. Justice…
Obesity rates up in adults, stable in youth
The rate of obesity in U.S. adults continues to rise while the rate for youth has leveled off, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on November 11, 2015. The new…
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…
Low-fat diet not most effective in long-term weight loss
Researchers conduct a systematic review of randomized clinical trials comparing the long-term effectiveness of low-fat and higher-fat dietary interventions on weight loss For immediate release: October 30, 2015 The effectiveness of low-fat diet on weight-loss has been debated…
