By Annalijn Conklin Research Scholar in Global Health & Policy, University of California, Los Angeles (and a former PhD student at CEDAR); Nita Forouhi, programme lead, Nutritional Epidemiology, MRC Epidemiology Unit; and Pablo Monsivais, Programme lead, – Social, Economic and Neighbourhood Determinants of Diet.In a study of over 25,000 adults with detailed information about their […]
DASH for the planet: a diet to benefit health and help mitigate climate change
Greater adherence with a diet rich in vegetables, low fat dairy and whole grains is not only good for health but also good for the planet, according to a study by researchers at Cambridge and Oxford Universities.The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is a proven way to prevent and control hypertension and other […]
Limits and labelling have reduced availability of artificial trans fats – systematic review finds
A systematic review by CEDAR researchers has shown that maximum limits and mandatory labelling reduced the availability of artificial trans-fatty acids (TFAs) in food items for sale or reported on food labels since 2004.A high intake of TFA has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Artificial TFAs are sometimes used in pre-prepared […]
Price gap between more and less healthy foods grows
Novel use of UK national data finds a growing gap between the prices of more and less healthy foods between 2002 and 2012. Healthy foods in 2012 were three times more expensive per calorie than less healthy foods.A new study, published in the journal PLOS One, tracked the price of 94 key food and beverage […]
New infographic: Food, income and education: who eats more of what?
The types and quantities of foods we eat are influenced by our personal characteristics and also our social and economic situations. Income and educational attainment are particularly important in determining dietary behaviour.Using data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey, we have created a graphic that illustrates how UK food consumption varies for population groups […]
New Evidence Brief: Multiple social ties and healthy eating in older people
Announcing a new Evidence Brief from CEDAR:Multiple social ties and healthy eating in older people Findings from the EPIC-Norfolk study Supporting an ageing population is a key health challenge for the twenty-first century. Around half of those over seventy-five now live alone, and social isolation can affect their health. New research from CEDAR is adding to […]
Baby Milk Study – larger study seeks 700 babies
Following on from the successful pilot, the Baby Milk Study from CEDAR and the MRC Epidemiology Unit in Cambridge has been awarded a grant by the National Prevention Research Initiative to recruit 700 babies to the study.Researchers have been working with mothers and healthcare professionals to develop a feeding programme which aims to avoid excess […]