Posts by Sara Brinda
Attention, Public Health Wonks – and Parents!
The Food and Drug Administration recently made two major announcements that will affect everyone who buys food in the US. Sara Brinda interviewed Burnesser Elizabeth Wenk about the news.
Do I Believe in Climate Change? Well, It Depends on What You Want Me to Do About It.
A study found that a scientific finding’s practical implications and solutions – not just the underlying facts – influence people’s likelihood of believing the science itself. This has huge implications for communications professionals.
Is Summer a Bummer for Kids’ Health?
It’s June, and that means school is letting out for millions of kids – but according to a new brief from Active Living Research, those of us who associate summer vacation with healthy activities are out of touch with the reality of summer break for today’s children. Recent research shows that children gain up to three times as much weight during summer break as they do during the entire school year.
RWJF Makes Historic Commitment to Kids’ Health
Building on a $500 million pledge made in 2007, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) announced yesterday that it will commit an additional $500 million over the next ten years to help all children grow up at a healthy weight.
Junk Food Is Widely Available in U.S. Schools—but New Standards Are Coming Soon
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced healthier new standards for school meals. Soon, students will find more fruits, vegetables and whole grains on their cafeteria trays, and these meals will be subject to stricter limits on calories and salt.
Sugary Drinks’ Not-So-Sweet Effect on Kids & Teens
The Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity's Sugary Drink FACTS report recommends that beverage companies develop and market child-friendly products with less added sugar; make ingredient information more easily accessible; stop targeting teens with marketing for sugary drinks or caffeinated products; and remove nutrition-related claims from high-sugar products.
