Global Food Research Program at UNC-Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Joined July 2012
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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.
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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!.
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“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
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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).
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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.
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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:
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RT @KevinH_PhD: Pls RT! Are you a recent college grad (or soon-to-be grad) interested in human nutrition & metabolism science? We are hirin….
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(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.
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(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.
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(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%.
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RT @ciapec_inta: 🤝 Este estudio también es resultado del trabajo de colaboración entre parte del equipo del @GFRP_UNC y @ciapec_inta. Te i….
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RT @lindseypsmith: 📢 New editorial alert in the WHO Bulletin:.Front-of-package labels need to be mandatory, not voluntary. .
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“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:.
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Congratulations, @MrignyaniS on completing your PhD, and a very warm welcome to the GFRP team!.
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!.
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RT @JLara_Arevalo: ✅ Perks of being a PhD student at @UNCpublichealth @NutritionUNC @GFRP_UNC:. Having the opportunity to TA for @lindseyps….
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RT @ShuWenNg: Our new paper found that a produce prescription pgm, run by @ReinvestPartner helped low-income patients w/ diet sensitive hea….
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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 .
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Student Spotlight: @carmenprestemon - 1 of 3 doctoral students joining our team this fall. Carmen hopes to help shape nutrition policy in her research & find solutions to reduce ultra-processed food consumption. @lindseypsmith @NutritionUNC @UNCSPHResearch
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