KIND Snacks has set up an online database called “Sweeteners Uncovered”, aiming to expose the sugar content and sources of competitors’ snack products. The database includes an interactive list of over 100 sources of sugar masquerading under different names, as well as a timeline of KIND’s own commitment to transparent […]
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What’s new from the Koop?
Koop members Travis Masterson, Diane Gilbert-Diamond, and Jennifer Emond have published a new study entitled, “Measurement of external food cue responsiveness in preschool-age children: Preliminary evidence for the use of the external food cue responsiveness scale”. Their goal was to develop a way to quickly identify which children might be […]
Fast food offerings become larger and less healthy over several decades
A recently published study tracked portion sizes and nutritional content of major fast food options over the past three decades. Data was analyzed from 10 restaurants and found that portions and calories increased dramatically over the course of 30 years, and sodium content in particular skyrocketed. Authors conclude with the […]
NYC health campaign equates the dangers of tobacco and sugar
A new ad released by the New York Department of Health shows a father weighing the health risks of a pack of cigarettes and a sugary drink, wondering aloud which product is safe for his children. The campaign hopes to raise awareness of the link between sugary drinks and diabetes, […]
Koop member’s research finds TV ads for sugary cereals influence kids’ breakfast cravings
Koop member Jennifer Emond looked at preschool-age kids’ exposure to TV ads for 10 specific high-sugar cereal brands and subsequent intake of advertised cereal. The study, the first of its kind in a naturalistic setting, found that commercial exposure was prospectively associated with brand-specific high-sugar cereal consumption. Read more here.
7th Annual C. Everett Koop Distinguished Lecture
Please join us for the 7th Annual C. Everett Koop Distinguished Lecture. Gary Taubes, co-founder of the Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI), will be discussing his latest book, “The Case Against Sugar”, with a book signing to follow. Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Time: 5:00 – 6:15pm Location: Silsby 028 Dartmouth […]
The price of free trade: Has Nafta contributed to Mexico’s rising obesity rates?
Since 1980, obesity rates have tripled in Mexico. Some experts argue that the North American Free Trade Agreement contributed to the growing problem. By “opening the floodgates” to American fast food restaurants and convenience stores, as well as processed foods, NAFTA could have contributed to this public health issue. However […]
Dartmouth Medicine Featured Faculty: Diane Gilbert-Diamond, ScD
Inspired by a community service experience as a Dartmouth undergraduate, Koop Associate Director Diane Gilbert Diamond, ScD, explores the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to obesity. Click here to read about the career path that led her to Geisel, her exciting research, and why she loves Dartmouth. Read more here.