Tag: nutrition policy
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New Lancet Series Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Widespread Health Risks
Introduction: A Growing Concern About Ultra-Processed Foods Amid ongoing debates about what constitutes a healthy diet, a trio of studies published in The Lancet is sharpening the focus on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and their potential to harm multiple body systems. As judges weigh whether to revive a landmark lawsuit on UPFs, these findings add to…
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Uncommon Knowledge: Trump’s Obesity Fix — SNAP Bans and Subsidized Drugs
Overview: A bold approach to obesity policy In recent policy circles, the term “obesity fix” has been associated with a mix of regulatory tightening and targeted subsidies. Proponents argue that aligning federal assistance programs with contemporary medical options could reduce obesity rates and related health costs. Critics fear such measures may overstep economic and civil…
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Singapore’s Health Outlook: Gains in Screening and Activity But Obesity and Mental Health Demand Urgent Attention
Overview: Progress Amid New Health Challenges Singapore’s latest National Population Health Survey (NPHS) paints a complex health picture. Residents are generally becoming healthier and more health-conscious, with rising physical activity, higher screening rates, and a decline in certain chronic diseases. Yet obesity and poor mental health—especially among younger adults—have moved to the forefront as urgent…
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Soft drinks, depression, and the gut microbiome: new evidence
Soft drinks, depression, and the gut microbiome: what the new study shows Soft drink consumption has long been tied to physical health concerns such as obesity and diabetes. A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry adds a new dimension to the conversation by suggesting that soft drinks may also influence mental health through the gut…
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Forced labor risk varies across five diet patterns: findings illuminate equity in healthy eating
How diet and labor intersect in the U.S. food system Choosing what to eat in the United States often hinges on cost, nutrition, or personal values. A new study from Tufts University and the University of Nottingham examines a deeper layer behind our plates: the risk of forced labor embedded in the ingredients that form…
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Forced Labor Risk in U.S. Diets: Five Dietary Patterns
Overview: Measuring forced labor risk in popular dietary patterns As Americans increasingly weigh cost, nutrition, and personal values when choosing foods, researchers are quantifying a troubling question: how might well-intentioned healthy eating choices intersect with exploitation in supply chains? A first‑of‑its‑kind study from Tufts University and the University of Nottingham’s Rights Lab examines the risk…
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When Healthy Eating Collides with Forced Labor: A Look at Five US Diet Patterns
New research links healthy eating with potential labor risks As Americans consider what to put on their plates based on taste, price, and nutrition, researchers are highlighting a tougher question: could pursuing healthier diets increase exposure to exploited workers? A new study by Tufts University and the University of Nottingham Rights Lab and School of…
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PAHO Approves 2025-2030 Plan to Fight NCDs in the Americas
Overview: A Regional Commitment to curb noncommunicable diseases Health authorities from across the Americas have approved a landmark 2025-2030 Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) during the 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The plan represents a pivotal step toward tackling the region’s leading causes of…