Tap water avoidance is associated with lower food security in the US: Evidence from NHANES 2005-2018
Tap water avoidance and the impact on food insecurity is an understudied subject. The purpose of this research was to… Read More
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Beverage Characteristics Perceived as Healthy among Hispanic and African-American Parents of Young Children
Previous research has shown that despite recommendations to limit sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB), 29% of toddlers and 45% of preschool-aged children… Read More
Influence of the San Francisco, CA, Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Health Warning on Consumer Reactions: Implications for Equity from a Randomized Experiment
In 2015, San Francisco became the first US jurisdiction to adopt a sugary drink warning label. In 2020, the city… Read More
Simple Sugar and Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake During Adolescence and Risk of Colorectal Cancer Precursors
Colorectal cancer (CRC) rates have increased among young and middle-aged adults in recent years. Changes in diet and lifestyle are… Read More
Marketing of sugar‐sweetened children’s drinks and parents’ misperceptions about benefits for young children
Fruit-flavored drinks and toddler milks are two categories of sugar-sweetened drinks that, despite expert recommendations, are often purchased by parents.… Read More
Longer Family Participation in WIC is Associated with Lower Childhood Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake
Excessive intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) may increase children’s risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, tooth decay and other negative… Read More
Examining the Decline in U.S. Per Capita Consumption of Fluid Cow’s Milk, 2003–18
Research shows per capita consumption of fluid cow’s milk as been decreasing for over 70 years. This study aims to… Read More
Fruit Juices: Are They Helpful or Harmful? An Evidence Review
One hundred percent fruit juice (FJ) remains a topic of debate among research and health professionals worldwide. Some research links… Read More
The impact of toddler milk claims on beliefs and misperceptions: A randomized experiment with parents of young children.
Toddler milk is a new beverage category marketed for children between the ages of 12 and 36 months-old. Generally, these… Read More
Students choosing fat-free chocolate milk during school lunch consume more calories, total sugar, protein, minerals and vitamins at lunch
Milk is a nutrient dense beverage that has been a part of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) since its… Read More
