Menu labels having no effect? Evidence from Taco Time
Being a pioneer in adding calorie and nutrition labels to menus at fast-food restaurants has made King County a good place for researchers to visit.A team based at Duke-National University of Singapore...
View ArticleHealthy food costs is barrier to a better diet among poor
Eating a nutritious diet appears to mean spending a bit more on your groceries. That means poor people face an extra challenge trying to eat well, according to a new study of about 1,100 King County...
View ArticleSchools rush to reform lunches; more whole grains and veggies required
The rush is on, to get healthier lunches into public school cafeterias. But administrators say you almost need an advanced degree to comply with the latest rules.
View ArticleShould the Washington PTA be partnering with McDonald's?
ListenWhen you think healthy eating for kids, you might not picture a Happy Meal. But local McDonald’s franchises and the Washington PTA are teaming up to encourage kids to make healthy diet choices....
View ArticleMenu labels having no effect? Evidence from Taco Time
Being a pioneer in adding calorie and nutrition labels to menus at fast-food restaurants has made King County a good place for researchers to visit.A team based at Duke-National University of Singapore...
View ArticleHealthy food costs is barrier to a better diet among poor
Eating a nutritious diet appears to mean spending a bit more on your groceries. That means poor people face an extra challenge trying to eat well, according to a new study of about 1,100 King County...
View ArticleSchools rush to reform lunches; more whole grains and veggies required
The rush is on, to get healthier lunches into public school cafeterias. But administrators say you almost need an advanced degree to comply with the latest rules.
View ArticleShould the Washington PTA be partnering with McDonald's?
When you think healthy eating for kids, you might not picture a Happy Meal. But local McDonald’s franchises and the Washington PTA are teaming up to encourage kids to make healthy diet choices. That’s...
View ArticleDesign Competition Aims To Improve The School Lunch Experience
What can be done to improve the school lunch experience? That’s the question behind a new ideas competition in Seattle aimed at fighting child obesity and diabetes.The Redesigning the School Lunch...
View ArticleYouth Obesity Drops in King County For The First Time In Years
After years of flat rates, obesity among adolescents significantly dropped in King County between 2010 and 2012. Public health authorities credit prevention efforts at school.A handful of school...
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