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Press Releases
Pediatrics Study: Tracking the Snacking Habits of Kids
In many low-income urban neighborhoods, almost half of elementary-school age children are overweight. In these same neighborhoods, there are a large number of corner stores, often situated close to schools – a factor which makes them a popular stop for students walking to and from school. A research team from Temple University and The Food Trust recently completed a study, published in the November issue of Pediatrics, to find out what children are buying at corner stores, and how often they’re going.
New York Governor Proposes Supermarket Development Fund Based on Innovative Pennsylvania Program
The Food Trust advocated for New York's new Healthy Food, Healthy Communities Initiative, which is based on the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initative.