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Obesity

Obesity is among the most significant trends to affect the food and beverage industry during teh past two decades. This Research Assistant will assess the social, regulatory and product development trends that have emerged as society attempts to cope with the issue.

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Adult obesity rate up in four states, level in rest

8/31/2017 - Adult obesity rates exceeded 35% in five states in 2016.

Energy crisis

9/15/2014 - In the ‘battle of the bulge,’ formulators seek solutions to simultaneously reduce added sugars and calories.

Research reveals parents' purchase drivers for kids' foods

7/16/2013 -

Strict school meal standards may help with weight management

4/9/2013 - Children with access to free and reduced-price lunches in states with strict standards had healthier weights than those in states with less-strict standards.

Adolescent diet raises concerns for heart disease

4/1/2013 - Levels of physical activity among teenagers were also less than ideal.
Claiming the right shopper
4/12/2013
C.S.P.I.: Children's meals missing nutrition marks
3/28/2013
Weight management market will exceed $40 billion by 2016
3/19/2013
Group sees gains in battle against obesity
3/8/2013
Whole Foods c.e.o.: Desire for healthier lifestyle 'here to stay'
3/6/2013
Molecular structure of new fat makes a difference
3/19/2013
Mediterranean diet linked to reduced heart disease risk
2/26/2013
Study challenges idea policy drives caloric consumption
12/19/2012
Digestive traits may affect obesity issue
11/9/2012
Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight formed
10/24/2012
Why bakery formulators should also count calories
10/10/2012
Obesity rate could exceed 60% in 13 states by 2030
9/18/2012
Kids’ health needs urgent care from product formulators
8/10/2012