Food Policy and Disparities
Local, National, and Global Internships
January 17, 2020
When the last final exam of spring semester is complete and all term papers are submitted, students at Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy are eager to take their learnings out into the world.
Summer internships provide a chance for students to apply their skills and knowledge to tackle health, nutrition, environmental, and social issues. 
The Truth About Metals in Foods
December 9, 2019
A recent spate of stories about contaminated food aren’t as worrisome as they seem, said the Friedman School’s Jerold Mande
The EAT Lancet Diet: New Findings
November 14, 2019
New study finds the EAT-Lancet diet for human and planetary health is unaffordable for 1.58 billion people, mostly in the developing world.
The Next Half-Century of Food
October 11, 2019
On the anniversary of a landmark White House conference, experts raise critical issues that affect nutrition for all of us
Benefits of a US salt reduction strategy to US food industry
July 30, 2019
July 24, 2019— New research, published in The Milbank Quarterly, highlights the potential health and economic impact of the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposed voluntary salt policy on workers in the US food industry.
Excess salt consumption is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Globally, more than 1.5 million CVD related deaths every year can be attributed to excess dietary salt intake. 
Beyond Self-Check Out: How Grocery Stores Are Incorporating Tech
June 4, 2019
“I'm sure the folks at Amazon are thinking of creative ways of using Amazon Prime to identify customers and to pull all the data that they know about them to make sure that they offer the products that I want when I want," says Norbert Wilson, a professor at Tufts School of Nutrition. “I wonder if that automation will reach all people equally and successfully.”
A Call to Hearts, A Call to Action
October 8, 2019
Commencement addresses often focus on the idea of a bright future, but Congressman Jim McGovern’s speech at the Friedman School’s ceremony on May 19 was a little different.
Nayla Bezares Announced as 2019 Student Commencement Speaker
October 11, 2019
The Friedman School is pleased to announce that this year’s student Commencement speaker is Nayla Bezares, MS candidate in the Agriculture, Food and Environment program.
FDA Added Sugar Label Could Be Cost-Effective Way to Improve Health
May 28, 2019
Model estimates prevention of nearly 1 million cases of cardiometabolic disease, billions of dollars in savings in first 20 years of label’s use.
Prescribing healthy food in Medicare/Medicaid is cost effective, could improve health outcomes
May 28, 2019
New study finds that health insurance coverage for healthy food could improve health, reduce healthcare costs, and be highly cost-effective after five years