In the Media
Journalists play a critical role in our ability to share research findings with the public and policymakers. Recent media articles are listed below.
Regenerative agriculture is sold as a climate solution. Can it do all it says?
Dr. Matthew Hayek was interviewed to discuss regenerative agriculture as an alternative to traditional practices during NPR’s week of stories and conversations about sustainable solutions.
The FDA’s Revolving Door: The Loophole In Influence An Ongoing Concern
Marion Nestle followed up on food industry funded research to present a clearer picture of the results and their trustability. Do the claims the industry makes actually hold up under review?
Optimizing Nutrition in Aging: A Podcast with Anna Pleet, Elizabeth Eckstrom, and Emily Johnston
What is a healthy diet and how much does it really matter that we try to eat one as we age? The GeriPal Podcast dived into this topic on last week’s podcast with Emily Johnston, Anna Pleet and Elizabeth Eckstrom.
Do food companies manipulate us with sports sponsorships?
Marie Bragg was featured on a podcast with Dr. Kelly Brownell, professor emeritus of public policy at Duke University and host of The Leading Voices in Food Podcast Series. They discussed the public health concerns associated with Coca-Cola’s recurring sponsorship of the Olympics.
Does Posting a Calorie Count Change How People Eat?
Dr. Brian Elbel shares insights from his research article “Calorie Labeling and Food Choices: A First Look at the Effects on Low-Income People in New York City”.
Salad Size Me
Journalist Adam Reiner’s “Salad Size Me” article documents his experiment eating only Sweetgreen for 30 meals straight, and catalogs the complex impacts to his appetite, mood, and values.
Erika Taught Me Episode 63: What The Food Companies Don’t Want Us To Know
Dr. Marie Bragg was a featured guest on an episode of the Erika Taught Me podcast in December 2023. They discussed the marketing practices utilized by food companies, targeted marketing in social media campaigns and the impact that endorsement marketing has on consumers.
Women in Science
Dr. Bragg was featured on an esteemed panel of women in science on Doctor Radio Sirius XM.
“Kidfluencers’ are Targeting Your Children With Junk Food Ads
Dr. Bragg’s research on kid influencers’ promotion of unhealthful food and beverages to children was featured on KPRC 2 news.
AAP Pediatrics on Call Episode 27 : The Power of YouTube Influencers
Dr. Bragg discussed the impact of unhealthy food product placement in kid influencer YouTube videos on the AAP Pediatrics podcast.