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April 16, 2020
Seattle residents consuming fewer sugary drinks after city’s ‘soda tax’
New 12-month report co-authored by UW Center for Public Health Nutrition researchers Jessica Jones-Smith, Lina Walkinshaw and Vanessa Oddo offer surprise finding that one year after Seattle’s tax on sweetened beverages took effect, low-income children and their parents were consuming significantly fewer sugary drink.
Lower-income kids in Seattle are drinking less pop than before soda tax, but so are kids outside the city
Latest analysis of the Seattle’s soda tax and its impact on consumer purchasing choices authored by researchers from UW’s Center for Public Health Nutrition researchers Jessica Jones-Smith, Lina Walkinshaw and Vanessa Oddo.
April 9, 2020
Staying safe at the grocery store: Gloves, masks, wipes are key during coronavirus pandemic
Grocery store etiquette and coronavirus: Tips on how to not be a jerk while shopping
Faculty member Anne-Marie Gloster contributes to this story outlining ways to navigate the grocery store during the Coronavirus crisis.
April 1, 2020
Your coronavirus grocery questions, answered by experts
UW Nutritional Sciences Program faculty member Anne-Marie Gloster is quoted in this article from Vox which outlines the important safety guidelines to follow when shopping for food during the Coronavirus crisis.
Shopping for Groceries During Coronavirus Crisis
Faculty member Anne-Marie Gloster is featured, offering advice on how to strategically shop for food during the Coronavirus crisis.
March 30, 2020
Food in the time of coronavirus
Nutritional Sciences core faculty member Yona Sipos offers tips and advice on how to eat sustainably, support local food producers and the planet during COVID-19.
March 13, 2020
Food for thought: How to approach nutrition to empower your mind and wellness
GCPD Program Michelle Averill shares tips for applying mindfulness to nutrition choices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 6, 2020
The food you need: UW expert on preparing for an extended home stay
Anne-Marie Gloster, core faculty in the Nutritional Sciences Program offers advice for shopping intentionally at the grocery store if you are preparing for extended home stay due to risk of coronavirus exposure.
March 5, 2020
UW: Best foods to stock up for an extended home stay from coronavirus
Anne-Marie Gloster offers KOMO News tips for making sure you’re set on food and supplies in case of a coronavirus quarantine.
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