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[Global Food Research Program at UNC-Chapel Hill @GFRP_UNC]

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[Global Food Research Program at UNC-Chapel Hill @GFRP_UNC]

New study compares FDA-proposed method to define which foods get labeled high in sat fat, sugar, or sodium to Chile, Canada, & PAHO methods. FDA method would require least products to have a warning label, especially in categories served in small portions. https://t.co/nSlKiqB0fP

[Global Food Research Program at UNC-Chapel Hill @GFRP_UNC]

Applications are open for FERN 2025! The Fellowship for Exploring Research in Nutrition (FERN) is a 9-week paid summer fellowship for rising 3rd- or 4th-year undergrads interested in food/nutrition policy research. No previous research experience required!
https://t.co/CXIupYFI1s

[Global Food Research Program at UNC-Chapel Hill @GFRP_UNC]

“Dollar Store Got It Going On” — New study finds that affordability & convenience drive shoppers to dollar stores, which are falling short on providing healthy food options. Congrats @alliereimold & team from @UNCpublichealth @UNCSPHresearch @nutritionUNC https://t.co/HsbtLuw6yo

[Shu Wen Ng, PhD @ShuWenNg]

Driven by a desire to help improve our food systems, policies & programs? Curious about research designs & innovative approaches to tackle food & nutrition challenges? A PhD @NutritionUNC working w/ me @GFRP_UNC might be your calling! Learn more: https://t.co/2Akw6tXjgy

[Global Food Research Program at UNC-Chapel Hill @GFRP_UNC]

ICYMI: Our colleagues in Peru at @cronicasperu, @CayetanoHeredia, & @UPN_Oficial found 7 in 10 preschoolers exceed recommended screen time, & ↑ screen time is linked to ↑ consumption of candies and chocolate (also linked to age & socio-economic status). https://t.co/99tcpmfLka

[Global Food Research Program at UNC-Chapel Hill @GFRP_UNC]

It's #WorldFoodDay! Celebrate by reading about how Chile's mandatory warning labels on products high in salt, sugar, saturated fat, & calories have reduced consumers’ appetite for unhealthy products.
(Research by @ciapec_inta & @GFRP_UNC)
#WorldFoodDay2024
https://t.co/lm6Jm3Db7i

[Global Food Research Program at UNC-Chapel Hill @GFRP_UNC]

New in @IJBNPA: @GFRP_UNC/@GillingsGlobal researchers & Brazilian colleagues find that adding an “ultra-processed” label to Brazil's FOP warning label helps people better ID UPFs but may not influence choice to buy products more than warning labels alone: https://t.co/81gBgJivuc

[Kevin Hall @KevinH_PhD]

Pls RT! Are you a recent college grad (or soon-to-be grad) interested in human nutrition & metabolism science? We are hiring three paid research trainees to join our lab @NIHClinicalCntr @NIDDKgov for 1-2 years starting in Spring 2025! For more info: https://t.co/sC7pQs1s0Z

[Global Food Research Program at UNC-Chapel Hill @GFRP_UNC]

(3/3) Study in @AMJPublicHealth found that in a sample of ≈10,000 products available in Chilean supermarkets, 63% required at least 1 nutrient warning label. Only 4% of products high in sugar, saturated fat, sodium or calories failed to display the required front-of-pack labels.

[Global Food Research Program at UNC-Chapel Hill @GFRP_UNC]

(1/3) New studies from @ciapec_inta & @GFRP_UNC find:
1-Chile's food labeling & advertising law led to significantly less calories, sugar, sodium, & sat fat purchased from packaged food/drinks
2-Industry compliance with front-of-pack warning labels was 94%
https://t.co/2nHKpnqh4i

[Global Food Research Program at UNC-Chapel Hill @GFRP_UNC]

(2/3) Study in @PLOSMedicine found during Phase 2 of the Law of Food Labeling and Advertising, Chileans bought:
- 37% less sugar
- 22% less sodium
- 16% less sat. fat, &
- 23% fewer total calories
from products with warning labels vs. hypothetical expected purchases with no law.

[Lindsey Smith Taillie @lindseypsmith]

📢 New editorial alert in the WHO Bulletin:
Front-of-package labels need to be mandatory, not voluntary.

https://t.co/zwdmWcXW9R

[Global Food Research Program at UNC-Chapel Hill @GFRP_UNC]

“What would you do if you pulled up to a stoplight and all three colors were signaling at once?”
We analyzed common snacks to show how packages might look with proposed US front-of-package labels vs. with Chilean warning labels . Read in @washingtonpost:
https://t.co/9FKffcG3b5

[Global Food Research Program at UNC-Chapel Hill @GFRP_UNC]

Congratulations, @MrignyaniS on completing your PhD, and a very warm welcome to the GFRP team!

[Mrignyani Sehgal @MrignyaniS]

Excited to start as Senior Research Associate at @GFRP_UNC I'll continue evaluating food env policies + understanding consumer behavior to shape healthier choices. Incredibly grateful that my role aligns with my core values of advancing healthier, more sustainable food systems!

[Jonathan Lara-Arevalo @JLara_Arevalo]

✅ Perks of being a PhD student at @UNCpublichealth @NutritionUNC @GFRP_UNC:

Having the opportunity to TA for @lindseypsmith’s Global Sustainable Food Systems course and having Barry Popkin guest lecture on the nutrition transition.

What a privilege!

[Shu Wen Ng, PhD @ShuWenNg]

Our new paper found that a produce prescription pgm, run by @ReinvestPartner helped low-income patients w/ diet sensitive health conditions buy more Fruits+Vegs 🍑🥑🍐🥦🍆🍅& improve nutritional composition of shopping carts. #FoodIsMedicine @GFRP_UNC
https://t.co/kKvHTMOimp

[Global Food Research Program at UNC-Chapel Hill @GFRP_UNC]

@lindseypsmith @MarissaGHall @UNCpublichealth @UNCSPHResearch So excited to have her on board!

[Global Food Research Program at UNC-Chapel Hill @GFRP_UNC]

Student Spotlight: Meet Mafe Parra, MPH — 1 of 3 new doctoral students joining the GFRP team this fall. Mafe is excited to work with evidence-based policies & make an impact on childhood obesity & hunger. @MarissaGHall @UNCpublichealth @UNCSPHResearch
https://t.co/Tsdyl3LAl2