October 30, 2009
Written by: Scott Openshaw
A recent Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity study begged the question, "Why do cereal companies spend $229 million to advertise to children?" Survey says? Food and beverage company ads appear on a wide range of television programming,...
October 23, 2009
Written by: Scott Openshaw
Some corn ethanol companies want to increase by 50% the amount of corn ethanol that can e blended into gasoline before the science shows it is safe for engines and the environment. Congress and the Obama administration should follow the...
October 8, 2009
Written by: Scott Openshaw
On Monday October 5th an unprecedented coalition of more than 40 retailers, non-governmental organizations and food and beverage manufacturers announced the launch of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, a national, multi-year effort designed to help reduce obesity - especially childhood...
