"Don't Let Food Labels Fool You" (3.21.12)
A new article highlights how claims on the front of food packages can mislead parents who are trying to make the best food choices for their families. Strategic Alliance's Claiming Health study is cited.
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"Lightly Salted? How to Decode Food Packaging" (3.14.12)
A new article takes a look at misleading and deceptive food packaging, citing Strategic Alliance's Claiming Health study.
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"US guidelines on food marketing to kids stalls" (1.27.12)
Federal efforts to address the connection between chronic disease and food marketing to children recently stalled, when funding for a set of proposed national marketing guidelines became contingent on a cost-benefit analysis mandated through an appropriations bill. A number of public health advocates, including Strategic Alliance's Juliet Sims, speak out on the importance of these sensible, evidence-based guidelines.
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"Soda Tax: What Can a Penny Do?" (1.9.12)
A new study found that a nationwide penny-per-ounce tax would reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption by 15 percent. Strategic Alliance's Juliet Sims is quoted.
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Strategic Alliance Highlighted on Radio Show Childhood Matters (11.06.11)
Prevention Institute's Juliet Sims joined the radio show Childhood Matters, where she covered Strategic Alliance's role, and how policies and environments can support healthy eating and physical activity for kids, families, and communities. Click here to listen to the interview.