Researchers say Boston schools’ sugary drink policy is one to model

When it comes to sugar-sweetened drinks and other competitive beverages sold at school, Harvard researchers report that Boston Public Schools are making strides in the right direction.

Top risk factors for child undernutrition in India identified

In India, nearly 40% of all children are stunted–of extremely low height for their age–and nearly 30% are underweight.

Improvements in US diet lower premature deaths

Despite modest improvement, overall diet remains poor; second study identifies cost-effective interventions to reduce childhood obesity.Two new studies from Harvard T.H.

City policy makes choosing a healthy beverage easier for Boston residents, employees

Policies supporting access to healthy beverages on city-owned properties can make healthier beverage options more accessible to city residents and employees, a Harvard study suggests.

American diet ‘improving’ but remains poor overall

Consumption of trans fats has fallen, but there is a widening gap in terms of diet quality between rich and poor, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health.

Students ‘eat more fruits and vegetables’ under new school lunch standards

In 2012, the US Department of Agriculture updated the guidelines on school lunches, recommending that schools should offer healthier meals to students.

High added sugar intake ‘increases CVD mortality’

New research recently published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that individuals who consume high amounts of added sugar in their diet may be at increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease.According to the Harvard School of Public Health, the average American consumes around 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day – the equivalent to an extra 350 calories.

Healthy diet costs $550 more per year than unhealthy one

A new Harvard analysis of the best evidence available on the price differences between the healthiest and unhealthiest diets finds that on average, individuals need to spend about $1.50 more per day, or around $550 a year, to keep to the healthiest diets.

Soft drinks may cause aggressive child behavior

Soft drinks may cause young children to become aggressive and develop attention problems, according to a study published in The Journal of Pediatrics.

Extremes In Body Weight Increasing In The Developing World

Obese and overweight people are gaining weight rapidly in low-and middle-income countries while those who are severely undernourished are not experiencing similar weight gains, according to a University of Toronto and Harvard School of Public Health study…

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