Tag: Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity

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Rudd Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary at UConn

The Center investigates strategies to address food insecurity, poor nutrition, and weight bias through research and policy

A man remonstrates with his daughter about his perceptions regarding her weight

Concerns About Child’s Weight Increase Risk for Family Weight Teasing

Concerns over a child's weight can lead to increased teasing by family members, according to a new study by UConn's Rudd Center.

Group of unrecognizable people volunteer at a food bank. They are receiving donated canned food, fruit, milk and other food staples.

Barriers in Food Access Contribute to Inequitable Risks of Obesity and Food Insecurity Among Food Pantry Clients

Food pantry clients face higher rates of both food insecurity and obesity, according to a new study.