A5069361268- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Food composition and properties
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Physiological and biochemical adaptations
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
University of California, San Francisco
2004-2025
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
2016-2023
Oakland Museum of California
2018
Boston Children's Hospital
2010-2012
University of California, Berkeley
2004-2009
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2008
Harvard University
1999
Abstract Objective To assess mental health related outcomes of Recipe4Health, a multisectoral social care partnership implementing produce prescriptions with or without group medical visits (GMVs). Study Setting and Design Recipe4Health was implemented at five community centers from 2020 to 2023. Primary teams referred patients food insecurity and/or nutrition‐sensitive chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, depression) 16 weeks Food Farmacy (produce prescriptions) the option GMV participation....
Abstract Objective Given that small food stores may be important retail sources in low-income urban communities, our objective was to examine cross-city comparative data documenting healthy availability within such facilities, particularly those located areas and nearby schools. Design Food Baltimore, Maryland; Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota; Oakland, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania were selected for assessment based on proximity Stores defined as: (i) single-aisle ( n 45); (ii) (2–5...
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In October 2009, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) food package was revised to include more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lower-fat milk. We examined impact of WIC revisions on diet quality children in households using WIC. METHODS: A total 1197 aged 2 4 years from low-income were studied before after policy implementation (using 2003–2008 2011–2012 National Health Examination Survey). The Healthy Eating Index–2010...
We evaluated the protective effectiveness of speed humps in reducing child pedestrian injuries residential neighborhoods.We conducted a matched case-control study over 5-year period among children seen pediatric emergency department after being struck by an automobile.A multivariate conditional logistic regression analysis showed that were associated with lower odds injured within their neighborhood (adjusted ratio [OR] = 0.47) and front home OR 0.40). Ethnicity (but not socioeconomic...
The present study assessed the impact of 2009 food packages mandated by Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) on perceived sales, product selection stocking habits small, WIC-authorized stores.A cross-sectional involving in-depth interviews with store managers/owners.Small, stores in eight major cities USA.Fifty-two managers/owners who had at least 1 year experience prior to participation.The WIC-approved products (fresh, canned frozen fruits; fresh,...
To understand vendor perspectives regarding changes made in 2009 to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) food package.Fifty-two in-depth, qualitative interviews with owners or managers of small stores 8 urban areas across 7 states conducted 6-12 months after changes.Store experienced implementation challenges, but felt increased number customers, sales, profits.This research provides on WIC policy may enhance directed at increasing healthy...
As a distinct group, 2- to 5-year-olds with severe obesity (SO) have not been extensively described. part of the Expert Exchange Workgroup on Childhood Obesity, nationally-representative data were examined better characterize children SO.Children ages 2 5 (N = 7028) from NHANES (1999-2014) classified as having normal weight, overweight, obesity, or SO (BMI ≥120% 95th percentile). Sociodemographics, birth characteristics, screen time, total energy, and Healthy Eating Index 2010 scores...
Background: Social disadvantage is associated with children's risk of being overweight or obese, but little known about how it impacts weight trajectory. This longitudinal analysis examines food insecurity and change over time among low-income children in a multidisciplinary management clinic. Methods: Food was assessed between 2008 2016 794 patients (household income <$60k/year) who attended 3234 visits. Mixed-effects growth curve modeling used to examine the association baseline security...
This study explored the extent to which schoolchildren purchased precut and bagged fruits vegetables from a mobile fruit vendor (frutero).During 14 days in fall 2008, frutero sold at entrance of an elementary school; 59% frutero's 233 consumers 248 items were elementary-school students.With each successive day, average 1 additional bag was by 1.5 fewer nonnutritious foods competing vendor.Policies encouraging sale nutritious food vendors may increase access for schoolchildren.
Introduction Chronic conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease and depression, are highly prevalent frequently co-occur with food insecurity in communities served by community health centres the USA. Community increasingly implementing ‘Food Medicine’ programmes to address dual challenge of chronic conditions insecurity, yet they have been infrequently evaluated. Methods analysis The goal this quasi-experimental study was evaluate effectiveness Recipe4Health, a programme....
Mobile food vending is a component of the environment that has received little attention in public health literature beyond concerns about sanitation and hygiene issues. However, several features mobile make it an intriguing venue for access. We present key components regulation provide examples from 12 US cities to illustrate variation can exist surrounding these regulations. Using regulatory as framework, we highlight existing "healthy policies" describe how be used increase access...
Whole-grain consumption reduces risk of chronic disease, yet adolescents consume suboptimal amounts. It is unclear whether trends in whole grains have been positive among adolescents, and research assessing disparities by socioeconomic status limited. The objective our study was to evaluate recent whole-grain US adolescents.We examined data on 3,265 aged 13 to18 years from the National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005-2012. Intake refined analyzed using generalized linear...