Rudd Center
Six From UConn Named to World’s Highly Cited Research List
The list identifies researchers who produced multiple papers ranking in the top one percent by citations for their field and year of publication
Companies are Pushing Sweetened Drinks to Children through Ads and Misleading Labels – and Families are Buying
There are dozens of options for children’s drinks in most supermarkets. Choosing the healthy options is difficult
Study: International Support for Policies to Address Weight-Based Bullying & Discrimination
Support is highest for laws that would make it illegal for employers to refuse to hire people because of their weight
New Study Reveals Marketing Disproportionately Affects Purchases of Sweetened Children’s Drinks by Households with Low Incomes
Researchers say restrictions on marketing of unhealthy drinks are needed to address health disparities affecting low-income communities and communities of color
UConn Rudd Center: People with Type 2 Diabetes Face Multiple Forms of Stigma, with Concerning Health Implications
Researchers say efforts are needed to improve support and reduce harmful effects on health
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Sugary Drink Consumption Exacerbated by Exposure to Neighborhood Fast Food and Convenience Stores
A county-wide campaign targeting sugary drinks was associated with overall decreases in youth consumption, according to a new study
Pandemic Has Teens Feeling Worried, Unmotivated, and Disconnected from School
In the coming school year, social connection and communication between students and teachers should be prioritized
Adolescents Report Increase in Weight Stigma on Social Media during COVID-19 Pandemic
Body dissatisfaction also increased during the pandemic, especially among girls and teens with higher weight
Federal Child Care Nutrition Program Helps Centers Provide Healthier Options to Children
Study shows childcare centers not participating in the program are less likely to meet state nutrition standards
Rudd Center: New Study Finds Fast-Food Companies Spending More on Advertising, Disproportionately Targeting Black and Latino Youth
Industry spent $5 billion on advertising in 2019, and Black youth viewed 75% more ads than their white peers