Deborah Cohen

Dr. Deborah Cohen is a researcher and the author of the book, A BIG FAT CRISIS. Opinions do not represent RAND. RTs are not endorsements.

[Deborah Cohen @DrDebCohen]

@juliaoftoronto And it also has potential solutions that could stem diet related chronic diseases

[Deborah Cohen @DrDebCohen]

@juliaoftoronto you might be interested in reading A Big Fat Crisis: the hidden forces behind the obesity epidemic and how we can end it. It places responsibility on food environment and not on individuals—just like your article

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We need to learn whether consumers want the option to be served appropriate quantities of food. And we need to find out whether the option influences dietary intake

[Deborah Cohen @DrDebCohen]

You can earn a $40 gift certificate if you dine at First Szechuan Wok and on the same day send receipt to [email protected]. AND complete 2 dietary recalls to let us know what you ate that day and the day after

[Deborah Cohen @DrDebCohen]

Our Balanced Portions experiment is ongoing at First Szechuan Wok in Westwood. We still need volunteers to evaluate it.

[Deborah Cohen @DrDebCohen]

I believe all restaurants should adopt Standard Portions, and give customers the option of being served appropriate amounts, so they don't have to worry about overeating. If the extra food is packed to go, restaurants won't need to reduce prices for serving smaller quantities.

[Deborah Cohen @DrDebCohen]

We have finally launched the first pilot of Balanced Portions with First Szechuan Wok in Westwood! They are offering customers the option of having their meals served with standardized portions and packing the rest to go-- so, dinner today, lunch tomorrow.

[Deborah Cohen @DrDebCohen]

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If someone had infectious tuberculosis, the person would be detained, quarantined and isolated to protect the public. COVID-19 is as deadly as TB, so why is an infectious person allowed out of isolation, especially our nation's leader?

[Deborah Cohen @DrDebCohen]

@PaculaRosalie Congrats Rosalie. Sorry I missed you last week.

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Innovative and large playgrounds attract more users and promote more physical activity. Why not build 1 to 3 acre playgrounds for all age groups? https://t.co/fl7MeS2ykH

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@Neena_P @AMJPublicHealth @spenafajuri @guidogirardi @camassri Fabulous! Great work!

[Deborah Cohen @DrDebCohen]

@food_maven @cp_elevated @TamarHaspel We need better and more precise standards that help consumers understand quantity. We have focused too much on quality. Remember Paracelsus. “Any substance can be a poison. It is the dose that makes the poison.”

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@lisannesartor Congratulations! I’m so proud of you!

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Time to remove sugary beverages from supermarket endcaps, special displays and cash registers to help people avoid impulse buys and support healthier choices.
https://t.co/NLaipVmoA4

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@colettesartor @RaymeSilverberg This one

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@JurisImprudent @RANDCorporation And had the obesity epidemic been halted? No. Because the food industry has no incentive to sell less food or to limit its promotion of junk food—organic or not.

[Deborah Cohen @DrDebCohen]

@GlenSalo @RANDCorporation In theory this appears right, but when theory doesn’t fit with reality, we need a new theory. If people had the capacity to ignore the food environment or limit what they eat when served too much we wouldn’t have an obesity epidemic.

[Deborah Cohen @DrDebCohen]

@GlenSalo @RANDCorporation We helped millions quit smoking and drinking by limiting access to tobacco and alcohol. It’s time to limit the ubiquity of junk food and sugary beverages