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The Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity

The Rudd Center is a non-profit research and public policy organization devoted to improving the world’s diet, preventing obesity, and reducing weight stigma. The Rudd Center serves as a leader in building broad-based consensus to change diet and activity patterns, while holding industry and government agencies responsible for safeguarding public health.

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Nutrition and Weight

Sugary Drink Advertising to Kids

Sugary drink marketing to youth has made some progress but there remains much room for improvement. Food Advertising to Children and Teens (f.a.c.t.s) The research

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Nutrition and Weight

How to Stop Companies from Marketing Sugary Drinks to Kids

Here are some changes that we need to see and steps parents can take to make a difference in their kids’ health by lowering sugar

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Healthy Living Tips

Surprisingly Sneaky New Forms of Marketing

Do you know what’s influencing your kids’ beverage choices! You may be surprised to find out about the techniques they are using to reach your

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