The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Unhealthy Eating in Populations with Obesity
Recent studies have suggested that indirect consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic may include increased anxiety, panic, and more emotional eating,… Read More
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Characterizing Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption for US Children and Adolescents by Race/Ethnicity
Previous research has identified racial and ethnic disparities for sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption among youth, but information about the preferred… Read More
Children’s Fruit “Juice” Drinks and FDA Regulations:
Opportunities to Increase Transparency and Support of Public Health. Recent literature has indicated fruit-flavored drinks are the most common sugar-sweetened… Read More
What words should we use to talk about weight?
A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative studies examining preferences for weight-related terminology. Weight management is an important component of… Read More
Use of Electronic Health Record Data to Study the Association of Sugary Drink Consumption with Child Weight Status
Experts support screening for sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption, but no standardized method for doing this in a clinical setting has… Read More
Sugary drink consumption trends among children aged 2-19 years-old by SNAP participation status
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food assistance to more than 40 million impoverished Americans, including children. Health disparities,… Read More
Sugar-sweetened Beverage (SSB) Intake and Weight Status of Preschool-Age Children
A study recently published in the Journal of Obesity, provides additional evidence that there is a need to reinforce the… Read More
Beverage trends at U.S. Chain Restaurants
On average, Americans spend about 50% of their food dollars away from home and it is estimated that more than… Read More
Dehydration impairs cognitive performance: a summary and implications for practice
A recent meta-analysis published by Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise showed that mild dehydration can affect a wide… Read More
