UConn Rudd Center
Devoted to promoting solutions to food insecurity, poor diet quality, and weight bias through research and policy.
- Could the word "Protein” be any bigger? They hope you don't turn the box around and see 30 grams of added sugar (over 7 teaspoons!) and Red 40 food dye (on the list to be banned from schools in several states). #FoodPolicy #Health
- Learn more about misleading advertising tactics on our food marketing homepage: uconnruddcenter.org/research/foo...
- Studies show that about one-third of adults with higher weight perceive weight stigma in their interactions with dietitians. In a new module for Supportive Obesity Care, we explore steps to eliminate weight stigma in dietetics practice and ensure respectful care: s.uconn.edu/dietitians
- References: Puhl, R. M., Lessard, L. M., Pearl, R. L., Himmelstein, M. S., & Foster, G. D. (2021) Copyright © 2026 UConn Rudd Center. All rights reserved. MMAT-00777 © 2026 Lilly USA, LLC. All rights reserved.
