Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
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December 31, 2017
Scientists To Monitor Seattle’s Soda Tax Starting Jan. 1
December 28, 2017
University of Washington to Study Seattle Soda Tax
The City of Seattle gave the University of Washington $500,000 to study the socio-economic impact of the new soda tax. Associate Professor Jesse Jones-Smith is quoted.
June 2, 2017
Researchers to Probe Effect of Seattle’s Minimum Wage Hike on Child-Care Workers
Findings from UW research on Seattle’s minimum wage show that that low-wage workers as a whole bring in $125 less per month, even though their hourly wages had increased.
March 8, 2016
Changing to Low-Fat Diet Improved Quality of Life in Older Women
Changing to a diet low in fat was linked to small but significant improvements in older women’s general health, and physical ability to perform everyday activities, according to new research from the Fred Hutch research center, University of Washington School of Public Health, and collaborating institutions
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