Healthy Communities and Behavior Change
How Sleep Habits Can Affect Weight
March 8, 2023
About one in three adults in the United States report routinely not getting enough sleep.
Sleep insufficiency is associated with increased risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, mental health problems, injuries, loss of productivity, and death. It also appears to be associated with increased risk for obesity, especially in children. Fortunately, sleep is a modifiable risk factor to improve health—one that you can often do something about. 
Small Changes Can Have Big Impact on Health
January 4, 2023
This article originally appeared in the Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, published each month by the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Find out how to get expert guidance on healthy cooking, eating, and living. 
Tufts Researchers Find Link Between Foods Scored Higher By New Nutrient Profiling System and Better Long-Term Health Outcomes
December 2, 2022
The idea that what we eat directly affects our health is ancient; Hippocrates recognized this as far back as 400 B.C. But, identifying healthier foods in the supermarket aisle and on restaurant menus is increasingly challenging. Now, researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts have shown that a holistic food profiling system, Food Compass, identifies better overall health and lower risk for mortality. 
Solving Childhood Obesity Requires Strong Connections Within Coalitions, New Study Suggests
November 16, 2022
Research from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy shows that interdisciplinary relationships help spread new information on childhood obesity to create lasting change
The Friedman School Represents at 2022 APHA Annual Meeting
November 7, 2022
APHA's Annual Meeting and Expo is where public health professionals convene, present research findings, learn about emerging research and network with peers. This year's meeting theme is "150 Years of Creating the Healthiest Nation: Leading the Path Toward Equity." It is being held in Boston, MA from November 6th-9th.
Collaborative Food is Medicine Initiative Launches in Mississippi Delta
March 8, 2023
A $6.6 million NIH grant will power a project co-led by Friedman School researchers that aims to lower rates of obesity and diabetes by increasing access to locally produced fruits and vegetables
The Complex Intersections of Food, Health, and History in Hispanic Caribbean Communities
October 6, 2022
Nutrition scholar Melissa Fuster is debunking food stereotypes within Hispanic Caribbean communities. In the process, she offers a thoughtful approach to addressing the group’s diet-related health inequities.
Mind the Gap: How Culture-Specific Messaging Can Lead to Better Nutrition
September 29, 2022
Graduate student Ana Maafs-Rodríguez explores the nuances of communication to help promote healthy eating among Latinos
Informing the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
October 28, 2022
Washington, D.C.