Bridging the Gap launched a research brief series to share quick and concise research results, as well as policy implications, on a range of topics. These briefs report on findings from all of our data collection and analysis activities, including those examining state laws, local policies, community built environments, school practices, and more.
How to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption among Latino Kids (joint BTG/Salud America! Issue Brief) (English/Spanish) (December 2016)
School Fundraisers: Positive Changes in Foods Sold, but Room for Improvement Remains (March 2016)
Zoning for Healthy Food Access Varies by Community Locale (March 2016)
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Bridging the Gap's monographs, chartbooks, and other major reports provide comprehensive data and illustrate trends and disparities in health-related policies, practices, and environments nationwide.
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Turner L, Eliason M, Sandoval A and Chaloupka FJ. Increasing prevalence of US elementary school gardens, but disparities reduce opportunities for disadvantaged students. J School Health. 2016; 86(12):906–912. [View abstract]
Powell LM, Kumanyika SK, Isgor Z, Rimkus LM, Zenk SN and Chaloupka FJ. Price promotions for food and beverage products in a nationwide sample of food stores. Prev Med. 2016. [E-pub ahead of print] [View abstract]
Isgor Z, Powell LM, Rimkus LM and Chaloupka FJ. Associations between retail food store exterior advertisements and community demographic and socioeconomic composition. Health & Place. 2016. [E-pub ahead of print] [View abstract]
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Powell LM, et al. Televised fast-food advertising: what children see and its impact on food and beverage choices. Presented at the Healthy Eating Research Annual Meeting; February 2015; Baltimore, MD.
Barker DC, et al. Availability of healthy food products at check-out nationwide, 2010-2012. Presented at the Healthy Eating Research Annual Grantee Meeting; February 2015; Baltimore, MD.
Chaloupka FJ. Public health and revenue implications of a sugar sweetened beverage tax in Vermont. Invited testimony for the Vermont House Ways and Means Committee; March 11, 2015. [View PDF]
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Reducing Consumption of Sugary Drinks Among Latino Children (joint BTG/Salud America! Research Review) (December 2016)
Sugary Drinks & Latino Kids Infographics (joint BTG/Salud America! products) (December 2016)
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