Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
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October 23, 2019
UW research finds that demographics determine our diet, but how we shop can change the ways stores stock
Research findings co-authored by Adam Drewnowski, James Buszkiewicz and Anju Aggarwal are highlighted, explaining how Seattle King County property value surfaced as the driving determinant of diet over the other measured social factors, education and income.
Diet drinks linked to high risk of stroke, heart attacks
A study says diet drinks such as Diet Coke and diet fruit juice, are linked to an increase risk for stroke, and are particularly associate with blood clots of the small arteries. The new study was co-authored by Shirley Beresford, a senior associate dean, professor of epidemiology and core faculty in nutritional sciences at UW.
In 10 years, 18 years’ worth of sugar
Severe obesity in 10 to 11 year olds has now reached an all time high, according to this recent UK study. Dietician Judy Simon, a clinical faculty member in nutritional sciences at the UW, offers practical tips for parents on how to manage their kids’ sugar intake.
Study: 97% of Seattle soda tax passed on to consumers through higher prices
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.
Study: Seattle’s minimum wage hikes didn’t boost supermarket prices
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.
Salad, soda and socioeconomic status: Mapping a social determinant of health in Seattle
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.
Two new studies published about the Seattle minimum wage ordinance
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…
Seattle’s minimum-wage hikes didn’t boost supermarket prices, new UW study finds
Story highlights a UW study analyzing the impact of Seattle’s minimum wage on supermarket prices.
At least half of child care businesses impacted by Seattle’s minimum wage
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.
Almond milk or cow milk: which is healthier?
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.
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