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Food-related policies differently impact consumers with obesity and healthy weight

Attitudes Among Obese Are Not Aligned With Healthy Living

Consumers with obesity report favoring taste and value rather than health and nutrition
A salmonella outbreak linked to melons and fruit salad mixes continues to expand

70 Sickened So Far in Salmonella-Tainted Melon Outbreak

Illnesses reported in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee
Participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program have less improvement in American Heart Association diet scores than other U.S. adults

Less Improvement in AHA Diet Score for SNAP Participants

Disparities persisted for most foods and nutrients; worsened for processed meats, added sugars
Individuals at high cardiovascular risk who are assigned to a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts have reduced incidence of major cardiovascular events compared with those assigned to a reduced-fat diet

Risk of CV Events Down With Med Diet Plus Olive Oil, Nuts

Lower incidence of major cardiovascular events with Mediterranean diet supplemented with oil, nuts
High-quality diets are associated with decreased risks of overall and cancer-specific mortality among cancer survivors

High-Quality Diet May Decrease Mortality Risk in Cancer Survivors

Highest Healthy Eating Index scores associated with decreased overall and cancer-specific mortality
The Kellogg Company has announced it is recalling certain boxes of Honey Smacks cereal due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella.

Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

Twenty-four people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported
Foods containing fat and carbohydrate are more highly valued than those with only fat or carbohydrate

Foods With Fat and Carbohydrate Are More Highly Valued

Potentiated reward tied to response in areas critical for reward valuation, including dorsal striatum
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60 Sickened So Far in Salmonella-Tainted Melon Outbreak

31 people have been hospitalized; no deaths reported to date
Many working Americans obtain food and beverages from work

Many Working Americans Obtain Unhealthy Foods at Work

These foods are often high in empty calories, sodium, refined grains; low in whole grains, fruit
Increased adherence to healthy dietary patterns could result in health care savings from improved health outcomes

Better Dietary Patterns Among U.S. Adults Could Save Billions

Cost savings of $25.7B and $38.1B based on 20 percent increase in adherence to MED, HEI-2015