Professor Marlene Schwartz was featured in the Farmington Valley Podcast Network talking about food policy, and in MSN discussing restaurant’s calorie labeling.
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Rebecca Puhl quoted in Deseret News and PsychCentral
Professor Rebecca Puhl was quoted in an article written for Deseret News in regard to obesity as a disability, and another article in PsychCentral discussing self-criticism about weight.
Rebecca Puhl quoted in Penn Medicine News
Professor Rebecca Puhl was quoted in an article entitled, “Early and Ongoing Experiences of Weight Stigma Linked to Self-Directed Weight Shaming” in Penn Medicine News. Read the article here.
Marlene Schwartz podcast on Eating Matters, Heritage Radio Network
Professor Marlene Schwartz was interviewed in a podcast called Food Policy Primer, on Heritage Radio Network.
HDFS faculty & grad students will present at APA conference
One HDFS faculty and four HDFS graduate students will give presentations at the APA (American Psychological Association) 2019 convention, August 8-11, in Chicago, IL. See attached list of those presenting.
Marlene Schwartz quoted in UConn Magazine and Stowe Today
Professor Marlene Schwartz was quoted in an article in Stowe Today entitled, Vermont is right to fight USDA’s dismantling of nutrition standards, and was also quoted in UConn Magazine on taxing soda in hopes of improving children’s health.
Kim Gans’ research in article posted to UConn Today & CAHNR
Professor Kim Gans’ published research was in an article entitled, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Helps Get Patients with Hypertension Moving, Study Says, posted in UConn Today and CAHNR.
Rebecca Puhl talks about weight bias & bullying in ConsciencHealth
Professor Rebecca Puhl talks about weight bias & bullying in ConsciencHealth.
Preston Britner’s work published in UConn Today & Today’s CLAS
Preston Britner’s work was published in UConn Today and Today’s CLAS. Read the article entitled, Connecticut Supportive Housing Keeps At-Risk Families Together, At No Extra Cost
Caitlin Lombardi’s study reported online
Assistant Professor Caitlin Lombardi’s study on the links between spatial and math skill development was reported online. Read the article here.