Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
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October 23, 2019
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…
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.
The latest chapter in the low-fat, low-carb debate
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.
Navigating the aisle of non-dairy beverages
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.
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