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Study: 97% of Seattle soda tax passed on to consumers through higher prices
February 8, 2019 | KOMO News
A new report published by UW School of Public Health researchers estimates that nearly 100 percent of Seattle’s new tax on the distribution of sweetened beverages has been passed on to consumers through higher in-store prices.
Read articleSalad, soda and socioeconomic status: Mapping a social determinant of health in Seattle
February 7, 2019 | Urban@UW
According to new research by faculty in the UW School of Public Health and Nutritional Sciences Program, findings show Seattle residents who live in waterfront neighborhoods tend to have healthier diets compared to those who live along Interstate-5 and Aurora Avenue.
Read articleStudy: Seattle’s minimum wage hikes didn’t boost supermarket prices
February 7, 2019 | The Daily Herald
Jennifer Otten, core faculty in nutritional sciences and an associate professor in epidemiology is quoted in this article profiling a recent UW study she co-authored about Seattle’s minimum wage increase and it’s impact on child care costs.
Read articleAt least half of child care businesses impacted by Seattle’s minimum wage
February 6, 2019 | King 5 News
A law that has incrementally increased Seattle’s minimum wage is having an impact on more than half of the city’s child care businesses, according to a study by Jennifer Otten, an associate professor in nutritional sciences and environmental and occupational health sciences at the University of Washington.
Read articleTwo new studies published about the Seattle minimum wage ordinance
February 6, 2019 | UW News
Researchers at UW continue to study the impact of the 2014 Seattle minimum wage ordinance. An interdisciplinary team of faculty and graduate students who have tracked various industries since the ordinance’s implementation just published tow new studies: These papers take a closer look at the effects on child care businesses and on food prices during the policy implementation.
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At least half of child care businesses impacted by Seattle’s minimum wage
February 6, 2019 | King 5 News
Jennifer Otten is quoted, commenting on the UW Center for Public Health Nutrition study that illustrates how singular policies can affect more than just payroll and can shape organizational structure and service delivery.
Read articleAlmond milk or cow milk: which is healthier?
February 5, 2019 | KUOW
Why many in the food industry are advocating for plant-based dairy substitutes to be labeled with the term “milk.” But that won’t happen if the dairy lobby can help it, says UW dietitian nutritionist Judy Simon.
Read articleThe latest chapter in the low-fat, low-carb debate
January 30, 2019 | The Seattle Times
Marian Neuhouser, core faculty member in the UW Nutritional Sciences Program is cited in this recent story discussing the ongoing debate and discussion about the merits of following a low-fat or low-carb diet.
Read articleNavigating the aisle of non-dairy beverages
January 25, 2019 | UW Medicine
Judy Simon, core faculty in the UW Nutritional Sciences Program, and a registered dietician and nutritionist in UW Medicine walks through what you should look for on non-dairy product labels to determine what’s the right choice for you.
Read articleSalad or soda? Where you live shapes how you eat
January 24, 2019 | KUOW
Adam Drewnowski, director of the Center for Public Health Nutrition and nutritional sciences discusses findings from a new study that looks at social disparities that affect health outcomes.
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