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CHOICES Project

@CHOICESproject

Identifying and prioritizing cost-effective strategies to promote healthy child weight. A @HarvardPRC project.

 Boston, MA
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Joined June 2015
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Go NAPSACC@gonapsacc15 May 2024
The Harvard @CHOICESproject and @HEResearch named Go NAPSACC as having the best evidence for impact on early childhood obesity risk! ECE programs can work through our 5-step improvement process in any of our 7 modules to build healthy habits and futures for children!
Go NAPSACC shows the “best evidence for impact” on early childhood obesity risk!

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The @CHOICESProject just re-launched the CHOICES National Action Kit! Explore & compare strategies to improve #childhealth & see new data & info on costs & #healthequity impacts for strategies, like a sugary drink excise tax: bit.ly/choicesactionkit2-0
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ASTHO@ASTHO11 Oct 2023
On today's Public Health Review Morning Edition, @nyupublichealth's Dr. Anna-Michelle McSorley finds federal health databases lack data on U.S. territories; @HarvardChanSPH's Dr. Steven Gortmaker notes how #PublicHealth can reduce #ChildhoodObesity. bit.ly/46KK1M8 #PHRME
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We’re excited to share our newly refreshed OSNAP.org website! The OSNAP initiative includes resources for creating healthy spaces for kids during out-of-school time. Check it out! bit.ly/hprcosnap #NationalChildhoodObesityAwarenessMonth
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Our new study led by @roxannedupuis modeled the cost-effectiveness of calorie labeling at US fast-food chains. It's cost-saving for population health! @CHOICESproject @jasonpblock @GortmakerSteven @DrBleich @CarolynCannu @HSPHnutrition @HarvardChanSPH sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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PCD@CDCPCD14 Jul 2023
In 2020, US adults with severe #obesity ranged from 5% to 13%, depending on the state. Monitoring obesity at the state level can help support #PublicHealth, #HealthcareSystems, and help prioritize #ObesityPrevention policies. Learn more: bit.ly/3JITVEG
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“These findings help fill in that knowledge gap and may inform patients and their caregivers on diet and diabetes management,” said lead author Qi Sun, associate professor in @HSPHnutrition and @HarvardEpi. hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-…
Sugar-sweetened beverages linked with increased risk of premature death for people with type 2...

Sugar-sweetened beverages linked with increased risk of premature death for people with type 2...

High consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with an elevated risk of premature death and incidence of cardiovascular disease among people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new...

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It's #NationalNutritionMonth- a great time to check out the third edition of The Nutrition Source's Healthy Living Guide!
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Check out the 3rd edition of our Healthy Living Guide, which explores the research behind healthy habits, and offers tips and strategies for daily life. hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionso…
Healthy Living Guide 2022/2023 • The Nutrition Source

Healthy Living Guide 2022/2023 • The Nutrition Source

Throughout 2022, food and nutrition were often in the spotlight, perhaps most notably with the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. The

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We really enjoyed presenting @CHOICESproject research yesterday at #APHA2022! Thanks to Dr. Erica Kenney, Jessica Barrett, @roxannedupuis, & Matt Lee, & Dr. Steve Gortmaker for a great presentation on #nutrition strategies that cost-effectively improve health & #healthequity!
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Excited to present on nutrition interventions that cost-effectively improve population health and health equity alongside wonderful colleagues! #APHA2022
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Harvard Chan School's Erica Kenney says that meals provided by schools or federal programs "are critical for students at risk of food insecurity and are also an essential source of nutrition for millions of children." bit.ly/3DnqAh1

Federal meal programs supported youths’ access to food during COVID school closures

When schools closed during the first year of the pandemic, an immediate and potentially devastating problem surfaced: How would millions of children in struggling families get the school meals many...

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About 1 in 5 American children is at an unhealthy weight, putting them at higher risk for chronic diseases like type 2 #diabetes & #heartdisease. Here are 4 things families can do to promote healthy child weight: bit.ly/2Ul36D7 #NationalChildhoodObesityAwarenessMonth
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Early eating experiences can affect how #kids eat later in life. Introduce children to fruits & veggies, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat or fat-free dairy. Learn more from @CDC: bit.ly/3hq7P0R
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Apply by 9/9 to participate in our 2022 cohort of Leaders in Health! We're looking for community practitioners & residents who want to improve #populationhealth in Boston & want to participate in a fun & enriching 8 weeks this fall! bit.ly/3wyvG5F
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We're seeking applications for the 2022 cohort of Leaders in Health! We're looking for community practitioners & residents who want to improve #populationhealth in Boston & surrounding communities. Apply by 9/9 for a fun & enriching 8 weeks this fall! bit.ly/3wyvG5F
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Many #families w/ young children do not know whether their home well water is safe. This #NationalHydrationDay, we're sharing our latest research on state & local programs to provide well water testing to those most at risk. Learn more: bit.ly/3NnIjXE
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Six case study briefs look closely at programs & policies for equitable home #drinkingwater access for #families with #youngkids experiencing low income. See the briefs: bit.ly/3NnIjXE
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CDC Prevention Research Centers work to increase #COVID19 vaccine confidence in their communities by partnering with trusted community messengers. Learn more about the PRC Vaccine Confidence Network: bit.ly/PRC_VCN. #PreventionResearch #PRCnetwork
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ALT Three children and a doctor wearing masks. The children are showing band aids on their arms from a vaccine. Text says: PRC Vaccine Confidence Network. Learn how PRCs are helping their communities get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Our new study led by @DesireeSigala found that #addedsugar warning labels on restaurant menus could inform consumers and help them choose less sugary items @MarissaGHall @RobertoCA @JenFalbe @SarahSorscherDC @DeAnnaNara @HSPHnutrition @HarvardChanSPH sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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A recent study out of @JAMA_current reveals #ChildhoodObesity rates increased during the pandemic. Remote learning combined with being more sedentary has an impact on children ages 5-11. #ObesityEpidemic #HarvardChanStudio washingtonpost.com/business/…
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Kids Eat Right@kidseatright1 Mar 2022
#NationalNutritionMonth is finally here! 🍏🍅🍍🥚🥙 Throughout March, we'll focus on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Learn more and get involved with your kids: sm.eatright.org/aboutNNM #kidseatright
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