Healthy Communities and Behavior Change
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
November 2, 2022
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. 
To Raise Healthy Eaters, Go Beyond Breaking the Rules
August 8, 2022
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy researchers discuss the current science behind raising healthy eaters, the new advice about breaking old rules, and how that advice might miss the point
Hydration: What to Know for Hot Weather
June 30, 2022
Know the signs and risks of dehydration and keep the fluids flowing to avoid overheating this summer or whenever temperatures rise
How Changing School Lunches Could Help the Environment
June 29, 2022
A recent Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy study found school lunch menus can have a significant impact on the environment