
Series
Tipping the Scales on Obesity
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that one in three children in the United States are obese or overweight, to the detriment of their health and well-being in both the short and the long-term.
UConn experts on obesity, nutrition, public policy, psychology, agriculture, and economics join with faculty from the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity to collaborate and conduct research that addresses the nationwide problem of obesity.
Federal Subsidies Promote Healthy Eating in Child Care Centers
Connecticut child care centers participating in a federal food assistance program do a better job at feeding preschoolers healthy foods than non-participating centers, according to a new study by the Rudd Center.
May 8, 2018 | Daniel P. Jones, UConn Rudd Center
Preschoolers Still See TV Food Ads Despite Companies’ Promises
Because of a loophole in the companies’ pledges, children under 6 are still exposed to TV food ads, at an age when they are particularly vulnerable to advertising.
December 26, 2017 | Daniel P. Jones, UConn Rudd Center
Food Swamps Predict Obesity Rates Better Than Food Deserts
A new UConn Rudd Center study found that easy access to fast- and junk-food outlets was a better predictor of high obesity rates than lack of access to affordable, nutritious food.
November 14, 2017 | Daniel P. Jones, UConn Rudd Center
How People Cope with Weight Stigma Affects Their Health
A focus on positive coping strategies could help improve health for those who experience being teased or bullied because of their weight, according to new research by the UConn Rudd Center.
November 9, 2017 | Daniel P. Jones, UConn Rudd Center
Despite Progress, Most Food Advertising to Kids Still Unhealthy
'Ten years after the launch of food industry self-regulation, food advertising to children remains far from the goal of supporting healthful diets.'
November 6, 2017 | Daniel P. Jones, UConn Rudd Center
Many Americans Blame Themselves for Weight Stigma
A new study by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at UConn shows that many individuals who are targets of weight bias blame themselves for the stigma they experience.
October 30, 2017 | Daniel P. Jones, UConn Rudd Center
‘Health Halo’ Effects of Food Ads Can Mislead Kids
A new UConn Rudd Center study shows that healthy lifestyle messages in food ads can make unhealthy products seem healthier to children.
October 27, 2017 | Daniel P. Jones, UConn Rudd Center
Fast-Food Restaurants Not Promoting Healthy Kids’ Meal Options
Breaking News: Yesterday, McDonald's announced it is making Happy Meals healthier, a move advocated by UConn's Rudd Center.
August 10, 2017 | Daniel P. Jones, UConn Rudd Center, and Bret Eckhardt & Elizabeth Caron, University Communications
Food Advertising to Kids Still Promotes Unhealthy Foods
Although the overall number of food-related ads kids see is down, the majority of the ads still promote unhealthy foods and beverages.
June 13, 2017 | Daniel P. Jones, UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity
Parents Concerned About Unhealthy Food Marketing to Children
A new study shows that actions to demand improvements would be most welcomed in communities of color, where children are also exposed to greater amounts of unhealthy food marketing.
April 19, 2017 | Daniel P. Jones, UConn Rudd Center
Black Kids Exposed to Even More Junk Food Ads than White Kids
An increase in the number of ads aired per hour of TV viewing impacted black youth more than white, according to a new UConn Rudd Center study.
December 16, 2016 | Daniel P. Jones, UConn Rudd Center
Baby Food Ads Often Contradict Health Experts
Marketing messages may lead parents to think food and drink for very young children is healthier than it really is, says a new study from the UConn Rudd Center.
November 1, 2016 | Daniel P. Jones, UConn Rudd Center
State’s Leading Institutions Launch International Effort to Advance Metabolic Research
UConn, Yale University, and the Jackson Laboratory linked with Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel to collaborate on projects that swiftly move investigations into clinical application and commercialization.
October 27, 2016 | Kristen Cole
Changes in WIC Food Assistance Program Pay Off in Healthier Purchases
WIC participants are buying healthier foods overall as a result of changes introduced in 2009, says UConn Rudd Center researcher.
October 5, 2016 | Daniel P. Jones, UConn Rudd Center
Adding Dad to Kids’ Diet Decisions
A new UConn study is taking a look at combating child obesity with a father-focused approach.
September 21, 2016 | Kim Colavito Markesich
Support Increasing for Laws Against Weight-Based Bullying
A UConn researcher says a growing number of parents favor anti-bullying laws to protect children from bullying based on weight.
April 26, 2016 | Daniel P. Jones, Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity
School Breakfasts Support Healthy Weight, Study Shows
Researchers say middle schoolers who eat breakfast at school are less likely to be overweight or obese than those who skip breakfast.
March 17, 2016 | Daniel P. Jones, Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at UConn
Adding Heft to Anti-Bullying Campaigns
The latest in a series about the cutting-edge research on obesity happening at UConn.
December 3, 2014 | David Bauman
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.
November 19, 2014 | Kristen Cole
Blending Faith and Science to Combat Obesity
Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.
October 29, 2014 | Tom Breen
‘Advergames’ a New Front in Fight Against Childhood Obesity
Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.
October 8, 2014 | Colin Poitras
Dollars to Pounds: Boosting Purchasing Power to Lower Obesity Rates
The first in a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.
September 24, 2014 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)