A new study by research associate Nicole Larson shows that “grab-and-go” food carts at schools can help rural teenagers eat more breakfast.
Food
Project EAT Study Shows It’s Never Too Late to Benefit from Family Meals
A Project EAT study found that young adults who didn’t eat regular family meals as adolescents can still benefit from the practice by incorporating it as parents.
Understanding Obesity — Starting with a Baby’s First Meal
Investigating Food Outbreaks
Majority of Sodium in American Diet Comes from Packaged and Restaurant Foods
Research by Professor Lisa Harnack shows that 71 percent of the sodium we eat comes from commercially prepared foods, such as restaurant meals and packaged foods.
Identifying Eating Disorder Types and Patterns
A Project EAT study shows that eating disorders in teens are hard to stop and can change over time.
SPH Student Tackles Food Insecurity Among Students
Public Health Nutrition student Rebecca Leighton creates Nutritious U, a food pantry for University of Minnesota food insecure students.
A Majority of TV Shows Viewed by Adolescents Depict Alcohol or Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption
A new Project EAT study shows that almost half of the beverages shown in popular television shows viewed by adolescents contained alcohol.
Helping Busy Kids Eat More Fruits and Veggies
Environmental Awareness
Environmental Health student Mary Kosuth is investigating microplastics and whether or not they end up in our food and drinks.
