Healthy Eating Research

Healthy Eating Research is committed to identifying effective strategies to improve children’s nutrition and prevent childhood obesity.

[Healthy Eating Research @HEResearch]

The HER NOPREN Summer Speaker Series for Students begins June 10! This series will feature 5 interactive webinar presentations covering a variety of topics related to public health and nutrition. See a list of topics and register here: https://t.co/IUgYdhDOEI

[Center on Budget @CenterOnBudget]

More than 700,000 kids have already lost SNAP since H.R. 1 was enacted in July 2025. The new law's cost shift has led states to take steps that are already resulting in serious losses of food assistance for low-income children. https://t.co/VyVzHqoTwy

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Join HER on June 5, 2:00-3:30 pm ET for a webinar - Defining Ultraprocessed Foods: A Roadmap for U.S. Policy Action https://t.co/ZHIvyb9EN7

[Healthy Eating Research @HEResearch]

New! This resource provides a snapshot of the most recent changes to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). It includes a summary of what to eat and limit, what has changed since the 2020 recommendations, and what to do about conflicting guidance.

https://t.co/kaRM2wMxIo

[Healthy Eating Research @HEResearch]

HER’s Director & Deputy Director author a viewpoint on the 2025 DGA. The DGAs provide limited guidance for children and adolescents, conflicting messages that may confuse families, and an emphasis on personal responsibility though food environments may not support healthy eating.

[JAMA @JAMA_current]

💬 Viewpoint: The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans focus on whole foods and strict limits on added sugars for children, but lack age-specific guidance and promote higher-fat animal proteins over plant-based sources.

https://t.co/XMfoUlPVMq

[Healthy Eating Research @HEResearch]

Exciting news! @HEResearch has released new recommendations to help policymakers and advocates address the growing impact of ultraprocessed foods in the United States. Learn more: https://t.co/0VBurDcPIA #HealthyEating #NutritionPolicy #UltraprocessedFoods

[Healthy Eating Research @HEResearch]

This review identifies 416 policies targeting non-sugar sweeteners, from labeling to taxes to marketing restrictions. The most impactful? Bans or restrictions on use, excise taxes, and front-of-package warnings and disclosures.

https://t.co/kyEdncJWqb

[Healthy Eating Research @HEResearch]

Do front-of-pack "high-in" labels work for Latino adults in the US?

New research compares several FOP label types -- Text "high-in" labels slightly improved identification of the least healthy foods, but only among those with higher English proficiency. https://t.co/QQlMrlXdl8

[Healthy Eating Research @HEResearch]

Results from a new scoping review suggest that Farm to School programs can promote healthy dietary behaviors and positive food-related attitudes among students while providing an avenue to support equity in school nutrition.

Read more: https://t.co/8cjia35bMg

[Healthy Eating Research @HEResearch]

A clear look at what proposed cuts to WIC cash value benefit means for families - less money for fruits and vegetables during pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood (via @FRACtweets) https://t.co/jHDh3EcKKk

[Healthy Eating Research @HEResearch]

New study finds that despite having mixed perceptions about the safety and healthfulness of NSS for children, parents perceived NSS front-of-package labels as helpful for making informed beverage choices for their children.

Read more: https://t.co/7NATLQxytE

[Healthy Eating Research @HEResearch]

HER-supported research in @AMJPublicHealth explores how expanded WIC and SNAP benefits helped families. Overall, increased benefits and flexibility helped families make better use of both programs. Read more: https://t.co/6huiiFT9v6

[Healthy Eating Research @HEResearch]

📣 New from HER: The 2026–2027 Rapid Response Research Agenda details urgent research priorities to strengthen nutrition policy and improve food access and health for children and families.
🔗 https://t.co/hz3eGZd7Nt

[Healthy Eating Research @HEResearch]

New HER report gives a big‑picture look at industry responses to MAHA — from state policies to company announcements. Most early changes involve removing synthetic dyes, and “relatively few companies have made public announcements” overall. Full link here: https://t.co/9Mct4KAG5J

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🚨 New HER-funded RCT in Lancet Public Health shows “High‑In” front‑of‑package labels helped consumers spot unhealthy products + choose healthier options—and beat the FDA’s proposed %DV label. Read the Full study: https://t.co/akOGrl6JVn

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New HER-funded research in JNEB highlights the Water is K’é pilot—an intervention rooted in Diné culture that helped increase healthy beverage habits among Navajo preschool children. Read more: https://t.co/KhcJXw66xN
#HERfunded #NutritionResearch #FoodEquity

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New HER-funded review: USDA’s COVID‑19 waivers—like non‑congregate service and area‑eligibility flexibilities—helped expand access to Summer Meal Programs and boost participation.
Full review: https://t.co/SRxDRo2beB

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New HER study: How often would front‑of‑package labels actually appear on supermarket shelves?
Researchers estimate the prevalence of two proposed labeling systems—and the differences matter for equity, clarity, and consumer choice.
Read more: https://t.co/nSSQcbZBbt

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New HER‑funded research shows how tiered CACFP reimbursements shape participation among CA family child care home providers and why many are leaving the program.
Stronger, more equitable reimbursements could help keep nutritious meals on kids’ plates.

https://t.co/kVn2ZRypKy

[Healthy Eating Research @HEResearch]

New systematic review--funded by HER--shows how local food procurement in farm‑to‑school programs supports healthier kids, stronger food systems, and community well‑being.

Read more here:
https://t.co/ZQZh3vBB3X