Obesity Prev Source

The Obesity Prevention Source of @HarvardChanSPH helps people understand the causes of obesity and how to prevent & reverse the obesity epidemic.

[Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health @HarvardChanSPH]

.@nytimes cites @HSPHobesity: "The same social and economic shifts that have increased people’s wealth have also increased their waistlines—and are driving the obesity epidemic in China, India, and other developing countries worldwide." https://t.co/1vH5VHkTEf

[Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health @HarvardChanSPH]

New research suggests community-based approaches to addressing childhood obesity may be effective. Learn more here: https://t.co/iNYYw4j1qZ

[Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health @HarvardChanSPH]

What would an inspired agenda to halt the obesity epidemic look like? Experts say a multi-faceted approach is needed https://t.co/q1IfGXjaZx

[The Nutrition Source @HSPHnutrition]

The Healthy Eating Plate (स्वस्थ भोजन की थाली), now available in Hindi: https://t.co/biEtrBllyQ

[The Nutrition Source @HSPHnutrition]

New guidelines aim to create a culture of health and wellness in meetings/conferences: https://t.co/cpTGG3YP8j #HealthyMeeting

[Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health @HarvardChanSPH]

How a "toxic" food environment influences what we eat https://t.co/eQYVfWZoE1 via @HSPHobesity

[CHOICES Project @CHOICESproject]

We analyzed the cost-effectiveness of a sugar-sweetened beverage excise tax in 15 US cities. See the results: https://t.co/7x5eJEOKMp

[The Nutrition Source @HSPHnutrition]

Looking at the relationship between #weight and longevity in context of #lifestyle: https://t.co/LYjuElWXla

[ADPI @StopAsianT2D]

Type 2 #diabetes is largely preventable. Learn how to reduce your risk: https://t.co/jC1tA4IXEK #WorldDiabetesDay

[Healthy Food America @HealthyFA]

Cook County (Chicago IL) Board just voted 9-8 to approve #sodatax. Motion carries. What's at stake: https://t.co/E6HN1VSX4P

[Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health @HarvardChanSPH]

How heart health and brain health are connected https://t.co/OYVi0e9jYp via @HarvardHealth

[CHOICES Project @CHOICESproject]

Examining cost-effectiveness of a sugar-sweetened beverage excise tax in #Oakland #Albany #SanFrancisco & #Boulder: https://t.co/YFUP11LQ6q

[The Nutrition Source @HSPHnutrition]

No athletic gear required: #VMove initiative aims to break-down barriers to physical activity by changing the norm. https://t.co/xSUnCJkY6c

[The Nutrition Source @HSPHnutrition]

.@WHO report recommends taxes on soda/other sugary drinks as #obesity and #diabetes prevention strategy: https://t.co/T36D9tjcPH

[Prevention Research Center at HarvardChanSPH @HarvardPRC]

How a Food Subsidy Program Pushed Junk Food Off the Table: https://t.co/nlpikdxuHL

[Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health @HarvardChanSPH]

Exercise does not reduce multiple sclerosis risk, Harvard Chan study finds https://t.co/DffDuOHSIq via @mnt

[The Nutrition Source @HSPHnutrition]

Study finds that #fathers are significantly underrepresented in research on #ChildhoodObesity. Why this matters: https://t.co/V0ZlcLwJlx

[Obesity Prev Source @HSPHobesity]

Mother-to-child #obesity clues via research from @harvardmed https://t.co/r56UETXvL7

[Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health @HarvardChanSPH]

Environmental barriers to activity: How our surroundings help or hinder active lifestyles https://t.co/xLhNX9SO4L

[Center for Science in the Public Interest @CSPI]

For your next #HealthyMeeting, organize a walking group during breaks to boost energy and productivity.