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David Ludwig.

Eating more during the holidays? Don’t mistake Oreo calories for olive calories.

In debate over drivers of obesity, David Ludwig argues for shift from behavioral to biological paradigm

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DateDecember 9, 2022December 12, 2022

woman feet standing on weigh scales,

Zeroing in on long-term weight loss

Study looks at processed carbs as culprit in gaining pounds back

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DateNovember 29, 2018December 3, 2018

HSPH goes Hollywood with “Fed Up” film screening

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DateMay 13, 2014

Obesity studies generate debate on impact of weight, sugar on health

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DateJanuary 25, 2013

Comprehensive public health approach urged to curb gun violence in U.S.

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DateJanuary 9, 2013April 11, 2019

Harvard researchers believe a true prescription for obesity should cover all aspects of a child’s life. Emma Eggleston (from left), Matt Gillman, Jake Bradford, and Kerri Bradford are featured in “Weight of the Nation,” an HBO documentary series about America’s obesity epidemic.

Kids are what they eat

Childhood obesity epidemic is clearly tied to easy availability of junk food

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DateSeptember 26, 2012April 15, 2019

Researchers throughout the Harvard community are uniting with one goal in mind: to stop the childhood obesity crisis in its tracks. “Childhood obesity is one of the biggest problems in this country,” says Lee Nadler, dean for clinical and translational research at Harvard Medical School and director of Harvard Catalyst.

Health in the balance

Harvard researchers take on obesity epidemic

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DateSeptember 11, 2012June 4, 2019

The study suggests that a low-glycemic load diet is more effective than conventional approaches at burning calories (and keeping energy expenditure) at a higher rate after weight loss.

When a calorie is not just a calorie

Reducing refined carbs may help maintain weight loss better than reducing fat

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DateJune 27, 2012June 26, 2019

“If we judge by its impact on human health, the American food supply is a disaster,” said Walter Willett (left), chair of the HSPH Department of Nutrition. Willett was joined by Harvard Medical School Professor David Ludwig, Gary Williams of Texas A&M University, and Barry Popkin of the University of North Carolina.

Food reform to fight obesity

Panel says government changes in crop, aid policies could foster healthier eating

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DateOctober 21, 2011May 6, 2019

Excess maternal weight gain increases birth weight, study finds

Researchers controlled for genetic factors

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DateAugust 5, 2010June 18, 2019

Explosion of child obesity predicted to shorten U.S. life expectancy

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DateMarch 16, 2005

Increased consumption of soda promotes childhood obesity

Children consuming more soft drinks as availability increases

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DateFebruary 15, 2001