Tag: Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity
Community-Based Participatory Research to Address Unhealthy Food Environments
UConn Rudd Center team shares resources to train the next generation of health researchers and support community-based programs
Weight Teasing from Different Family Members Linked to Harmful Health Outcomes for Adolescents
Weight teasing from mothers emerged as the most consistently significant family source associated with negative outcomes
Despite Ad Bans, Young Children Frequently See Junk Food Promotions on YouTube and YouTube Kids
New study from UConn Rudd Center finds that children as young as age 3 are exposed to unhealthy food brand promotions when viewing videos on mobile devices
Rudd Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary at UConn
The Center investigates strategies to address food insecurity, poor nutrition, and weight bias through research and policy
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.
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.