Rudd Center

A spoon with cash, representing a cash reward for weight loss. (iStock Photo)

Small Cash Rewards Pay Off in Weight Loss Plans

In contrast to large cash rewards, smaller sums for weight loss also motivated people to keep it off, a new study found. Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.

Food Insecurity Emerging as Rudd Center Focus

Food insecurity – uncertainty about having sufficient food – is an issue of growing importance for the Rudd Center.

An African American congregation at worship. (iStock/UConn Photo)

Blending Faith and Science to Combat Obesity

Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.

An overweight businessman has his blood pressure taken by a doctor. (Thinkstock/UConn Photo)

Doctors Must Examine Own Weight Bias Before Treating Patients, Researcher Says

Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.

Preventing Obesity Across the Lifespan

Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.

Pebbles Rock the Vault, a Post Co. video game for children.

‘Advergames’ a New Front in Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.

Healthy Relationships Help Foster Healthy Eating Habits

Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.

Farmers markets provide an abundance of locally grown fruits and vegetables.

Dollars to Pounds: Boosting Purchasing Power to Lower Obesity Rates

The first in a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.

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Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity Moves to UConn

A new partnership with the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity was announced today in Hartford.