Rachel Acton

PhD • Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo

[Scott Lear, PhD @DrScottLear]

In survey of 3780 adolescents, marketing of sugary and processed foods & drinks, was high across a range of methods and higher in lower income adolescents. #ISBNPA2023 by @LanaVanderlee & @RachelBActon:
https://t.co/iW88jZ0Dz8

[Lana Vanderlee, PhD @LanaVanderlee]

Great paper led by @RachelBActon on use of front- and back-of-pack in countries with different labelling systems. Turns out FOP labels always had ⬆️understanding than BOP labels, and warning-type FOP labels had greatest awareness, use and understanding. https://t.co/CJVdurETfW

[Lana Vanderlee, PhD @LanaVanderlee]

Finally! Health Canada announces new front of package labelling symbol for foods high in sodium, saturated fat and sugar. https://t.co/Twuv7ebFH7 Implementation deadline of January, 2026.

[UWaterloo News @UWaterlooNews]

Taxes on sugary products and labels on the front of packages can help reduce sugar consumption, according to a study from #UWaterloo. Learn more: https://t.co/QzPhCNmBR0 #UWaterlooNews

[IJBNPA @IJBNPA]

New @IJBNPA Results from an experimental marketplace: Sugar taxes and ‘high in’ FOP nutrition labels reduce purchasing of sugars, sodium, saturated fats and calories. @RachelBActon @AmandaCJonesPhD @SIKirkpatrick @RobertoCA @DavidHammondPhD. https://t.co/1iglapr46Y

[Christine Czoli, PhD @CCzoli]

Research examining how tobacco companies applied their knowledge of
flavours, colours, and child focused marketing to develop leading children’s sugar sweetened drink brands: https://t.co/dN81U1ekyK #publichealth

[Rachel Acton @RachelBActon]

"Cook more often" & "Enjoy your food" 👏🥕🍞 #CanadasFoodGuide

https://t.co/jd6doRNBgd

[Ginette Petitpas Taylor @GinettePT]

I’m very excited to announce that we will be unveiling Canada’s new Food Guide this Tuesday, January 22 at marché Jean-Talon in Montreal!

#CanadasFoodGuide

[Rachel Acton @RachelBActon]

Our new research suggests that existing nutrient claims on food & beverage packages may interfere with Canada's upcoming FOP 'high in' labels @DavidHammondPhD #healthpolicy #foodpolicy https://t.co/kPYC8UWY3q

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

It’s #WorldObesityDay, a good time to talk about how weight bias is deeply ingrained in society and how it’s a barrier to quality healthcare. Check out this infographic about all the ways weight bias affects Canadians. It’s time to #TreatObesityFairly! https://t.co/uvu5C17dY5

[Rachel Acton @RachelBActon]

Do Canadians think front-of-pack nutrient warnings are 'harsh' or reduce their control over healthy eating decisions? We tested this common industry complaint: https://t.co/NEnooYzp1S @DavidHammondPhD

[CBC Health News @CBCHealth]

Canada's artificial trans fats ban comes into effect — with a phase-out period https://t.co/Iv7MLK4pHD

[Lana Vanderlee, PhD @LanaVanderlee]

"Summary indicator labels were most impactful when communicating the nutrition level of a ‘moderately’ or ‘ambiguously’ healthy beverage product" like chocolate milk. Recent work with @RachelBActon and @DavidHammondPhD. https://t.co/zZ634w4vi3

[Rachel Acton @RachelBActon]

Enjoyed some #UWaterloo research talks today at #ISBNPA2018 #HongKong @AmandaCJonesPhD

[Christine Czoli, PhD @CCzoli]

Feds propose front-of-package symbols for foods high in sodium, sugar https://t.co/FkrFOdQs7U
Participate in the online consultation @ https://t.co/Z7R65b2yWv #publichealth

[Yoni Freedhoff @YoniFreedhoff]

Weighty Matters: Canada, Where Dr. Feelgood Beer Sales Are Banned, But Vitamin Water's Are Allowed https://t.co/s54BvxzsOe

[Erin Hobin @erinhobinPhD]

Yukon launches alcohol warning labels linking alcohol and various cancers - a world first! #alcohol labelling #cancer #publichealth #breastcancer #coloncancer

[Heart & Stroke @HeartandStroke]

Strong, easy to understand, highly visible front-of-package nutrition labelling will help Canadians make healthier choices @HealthCanada @GPTaylorMRD https://t.co/zuhK6p0o8w

[Jamie Oliver @jamieoliver]

Guys in Canada #willbill be brave and get a sugary drinks tax in his budget on Weds? Can't wait to see @Bill_Morneau https://t.co/oarQAxah1F