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View article: Reformulation of Packaged Foods and Beverages in the Colombian Food Supply
Reformulation of Packaged Foods and Beverages in the Colombian Food Supply Open
Public discussion, advocacy, and legislative consideration of policies aimed at reducing consumption of processed foods, such as sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes and mandatory front-of-package (FOP) warning labels, may stimulate produc…
View article: The promise and pitfalls of “Make America Healthy Again”
The promise and pitfalls of “Make America Healthy Again” Open
View article: Trends in Home Cooking among United States Adults from 2003 to 2023: Analysis of American Time Use Survey Food Preparation
Trends in Home Cooking among United States Adults from 2003 to 2023: Analysis of American Time Use Survey Food Preparation Open
View article: Nutrition transition's latest stage: Are ultra‐processed food increases in low‐ and middle‐income countries dooming our preschoolers' diets and future health?
Nutrition transition's latest stage: Are ultra‐processed food increases in low‐ and middle‐income countries dooming our preschoolers' diets and future health? Open
Summary Introduction Rapid shifts in dietary patterns, marked by increased consumption of ultra‐processed foods (UPFs), are increasingly impacting the health and wellbeing of infants and toddlers in low‐ and middle‐income countries. Method…
View article: Exploring disparities in the proportion of ultra-processed foods and beverages purchased in grocery stores by US households in 2020
Exploring disparities in the proportion of ultra-processed foods and beverages purchased in grocery stores by US households in 2020 Open
Objective: American diets are increasingly based on ultra-processed foods (UPF). Current research, particularly on socio-economic differentials, is lacking. This study aimed to provide an updated examination of US household purchases of UP…
View article: Defining “High-In” Saturated Fat, Sugar, and Sodium to Help Inform Front-of-Pack Labeling Efforts for Packaged Foods and Beverages in the United States
Defining “High-In” Saturated Fat, Sugar, and Sodium to Help Inform Front-of-Pack Labeling Efforts for Packaged Foods and Beverages in the United States Open
Background: To help consumers make healthier choices, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been charged with developing a front-of-package label (FOPL) to appear on US packaged foods and beverages. One option being explored is the…
View article: Decreases in purchases of energy, sodium, sugar, and saturated fat 3 years after implementation of the Chilean food labeling and marketing law: An interrupted time series analysis
Decreases in purchases of energy, sodium, sugar, and saturated fat 3 years after implementation of the Chilean food labeling and marketing law: An interrupted time series analysis Open
Background In 2016, Chile implemented a multiphase set of policies that mandated warning labels, restricted food marketing to children, and banned school sales of foods and beverages high in nutrients of concern (“high-in” foods). Chile’s …
View article: Decreases in purchases of energy, sodium, sugar, and saturated fat 3 years after implementation of the Chilean food labeling and marketing law: An interrupted time series analysis
Decreases in purchases of energy, sodium, sugar, and saturated fat 3 years after implementation of the Chilean food labeling and marketing law: An interrupted time series analysis Open
Background In 2016, Chile implemented a multiphase set of policies that mandated warning labels, restricted food marketing to children, and banned school sales of foods and beverages high in nutrients of concern (“high-in” foods). Chile’s …
View article: National Policies to Limit Nutrients, Ingredients, or Categories of Concern in School Meals: A Global Scoping Review
National Policies to Limit Nutrients, Ingredients, or Categories of Concern in School Meals: A Global Scoping Review Open
The school food environment is a key intervention point for influencing children's and adolescents' diets. As more countries establish school meal programs to provide critical nourishment to students, establishing standards for the foods s…
View article: National Policies to Limit Food Marketing and Competitive Food Sales in Schools: A Global Scoping Review
National Policies to Limit Food Marketing and Competitive Food Sales in Schools: A Global Scoping Review Open
School food environments contribute to children's nutritional intake and overall health. As such, the World Health Organization and other public health organizations encourage policies that restrict children's access and exposure to foods …
View article: Predicted impact of banning nonessential, energy-dense food and beverages in schools in Mexico: A microsimulation study
Predicted impact of banning nonessential, energy-dense food and beverages in schools in Mexico: A microsimulation study Open
Background Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide. School-based interventions have been proposed as effective means to improve nutritional knowledge and prevent obesity. In 2023, Mexico approved a reform to the General Education …
View article: Food Additives in Ultra-Processed Packaged Foods: An Examination of US Household Grocery Store Purchases
Food Additives in Ultra-Processed Packaged Foods: An Examination of US Household Grocery Store Purchases Open
View article: Israel decides to cancel sweetened beverage tax in setback to public health
Israel decides to cancel sweetened beverage tax in setback to public health Open
View article: Junk Food Intake Among Adults in the United States
Junk Food Intake Among Adults in the United States Open
Background: There is no consensus on how to define "junk food."In 2016, Chile implemented the most comprehensive set of obesity-preventive regulations in the world, including criteria to define unhealthy foods. Objectives: The objective of…
View article: Estimating the potential impact of Australia's reformulation programme on households' sodium purchases
Estimating the potential impact of Australia's reformulation programme on households' sodium purchases Open
Background On average, Australian adults consume 3500 mg sodium per day, almost twice the recommended maximum level of intake. The Australian government through the Healthy Food Partnership initiative has developed a voluntary reformulatio…
View article: Changes in food purchases after the Chilean policies on food labelling, marketing, and sales in schools: a before and after study
Changes in food purchases after the Chilean policies on food labelling, marketing, and sales in schools: a before and after study Open
View article: Changes in beverage purchases following the announcement and implementation of South Africa's Health Promotion Levy: an observational study
Changes in beverage purchases following the announcement and implementation of South Africa's Health Promotion Levy: an observational study Open
View article: Urban vs. Rural socioeconomic differences in the nutritional quality of household packaged food purchases by store type
Urban vs. Rural socioeconomic differences in the nutritional quality of household packaged food purchases by store type Open
The U.S. food system is rapidly changing, including the growth of mass merchandisers and dollar stores, which may impact the quality of packaged food purchases (PFPs). Furthermore, diet-related disparities exist by socioeconomic status (SE…
View article: Whole Grain and Refined Grains: An Examination of US Household Grocery Store Purchases
Whole Grain and Refined Grains: An Examination of US Household Grocery Store Purchases Open
Background: The health benefits related to intake of whole grain foods are well established. Consumption of whole grains in the US population is low, and whole grain content can vary greatly depending upon the specific products that are pu…
View article: Predicted impact of banning nonessential, energy-dense food and beverages in schools in Mexico: A microsimulation study
Predicted impact of banning nonessential, energy-dense food and beverages in schools in Mexico: A microsimulation study Open
Background Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide. School-based interventions have been proposed as effective means to improve nutritional knowledge and prevent obesity. In 2023, Mexico approved a reform to the General Education …
View article: Associations Among Select State Policies and the Nutritional Quality of Household Packaged Food Purchases in the United States from 2008 Through 2017
Associations Among Select State Policies and the Nutritional Quality of Household Packaged Food Purchases in the United States from 2008 Through 2017 Open
View article: African domestic supply booms in value chains of fruits, vegetables, and animal products fueled by spontaneous clusters of <scp>SMEs</scp>
African domestic supply booms in value chains of fruits, vegetables, and animal products fueled by spontaneous clusters of <span>SMEs</span> Open
There is an international consensus that Africans consume less fruits and vegetables (FV), and animal products (AP) than they need for adequate nutrition, and that production and supply chains of these products are constrained. Yet, in thi…
View article: Socio-economic and racial/ethnic disparities in the nutritional quality of packaged food purchases in the USA, 2008-2018
Socio-economic and racial/ethnic disparities in the nutritional quality of packaged food purchases in the USA, 2008-2018 Open
Objective: To determine whether disparities exist in the nutritional quality of packaged foods and beverage purchases by household income, education and race/ethnicity and if they changed over time. Design: We used Nielsen Homescan, a nati…
View article: A policy approach to identifying food and beverage products that are ultra-processed and high in added salt, sugar and saturated fat in the United States: a cross-sectional analysis of packaged foods
A policy approach to identifying food and beverage products that are ultra-processed and high in added salt, sugar and saturated fat in the United States: a cross-sectional analysis of packaged foods Open
Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Global Food Research Program of UNC-Chapel Hill provided funds.
View article: Television viewing and using screens while eating: Associations with dietary intake in children and adolescents
Television viewing and using screens while eating: Associations with dietary intake in children and adolescents Open
View article: Nutrition Transition's Latest Stage: Are Ultra-Processed Food Increases in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Dooming Our Preschoolers’ Diets and Future Health?
Nutrition Transition's Latest Stage: Are Ultra-Processed Food Increases in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Dooming Our Preschoolers’ Diets and Future Health? Open
View article: Decreases in purchases of energy, sodium, sugar, and saturated fat three years after implementation of the Chilean Food Labelling and Marketing Law
Decreases in purchases of energy, sodium, sugar, and saturated fat three years after implementation of the Chilean Food Labelling and Marketing Law Open
Background In 2016, Chile implemented a multi-phase set of policies that mandated warning labels, restricted food marketing to children, and banned school sales of unhealthy foods and beverages. Chile’s law, particularly the warning label …
View article: Comprehensive mandatory policies are needed to fully protect all children from unhealthy food marketing
Comprehensive mandatory policies are needed to fully protect all children from unhealthy food marketing Open
The World Health Organization (WHO) have released a new guideline, “Policies to protect children from the harmful impact of food marketing” [1] which recommends the development of comprehensive laws to reduce children’s exposure to unhealt…
View article: Data for "Expected impact of banning non-essential, energy-dense food and beverages in schools in Mexico: a microsimulation study "
Data for "Expected impact of banning non-essential, energy-dense food and beverages in schools in Mexico: a microsimulation study " Open
Variables in the database (data.dta): Variable Description est_dis Strata for the estimation of variances, accounting for survey design. upm_dis Identifier of the primary sampling unit. sv…
View article: Comprehensive mandatory policies are needed to fully protect all children from unhealthy food marketing
Comprehensive mandatory policies are needed to fully protect all children from unhealthy food marketing Open
The World Health Organization (WHO) have released a new guideline, “ Policies to protect children from the harmful impact of food marketing” [1] which recommends the development of comprehensive laws to reduce children’s exposure to unheal…