Rudd Center
New Course to Address Weight Bias in Clinical Settings
With two-thirds of Americans overweight or obese, weight bias is an important clinical concern.
Rudd Center Reports Increase in Unhealthy Advertising Practices
Despite negative news, there's also a positive trend in the dramatic rise in ads for fruit and nuts aimed at children.
Child Care’s Role in Fight Against Obesity
New UConn research highlights how child care providers can help reinforce healthy eating and physical activity.
SNAP Participants Get Enough Calories, Insufficient Healthy Food
A new UConn study shows that the federal nutrition assistance program alleviates hunger but falls short on dietary quality.
Empty Promises: Kids’ Exposure to TV Ads for Candy
While candy makers are following the letter of the law in their pledges not to advertise to children, a new study highlights substantial loopholes.
Unhealthy Food Advertising Targets Black and Hispanic Youth
A UConn study finds that black and Hispanic youth are disproportionately targeted with advertising for unhealthy food and beverages.
Child Bullies Most Often Pick on Others for ‘Being Fat’
A study led by a UConn researcher found that in four different countries, 'being fat' was considered to be the most common reason children are bullied.
Rudd Center Study Finds Support For Obesity Designation as Disease
The Center's opinion survey is the first since the American Medical Association classified obesity as a disease in 2013.
Children and Energy Drinks: A Growing Public Health Crisis
A new study shows that highly-caffeinated, often sugar-laden energy drinks can harm children and adolescents, and supports calls for restrictions.
Smaller Plates, Smaller Portions? Not Always
UConn Health psychiatry researchers say visual cues are not universally effective in helping curb childhood obesity.