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The Rudd Center is sought after by state officials, members of Congress and international organizations to offer our expertise on issues of food policy. Kelly Brownell worked with the International Obesity Taskforce of the World Health Organization to draft the Sydney Principles. The aim of this groundbreaking action is to establish an international standard for advertising directed at children. Brownell further drove home the international nature of the epidemic in an editorial authored with Derek Yach for Globalization and Health that’s been downloaded more than 1,000 times. We frequently draft white papers that allow our officials to argue persuasively on science regarding the widespread reform of the food environment. Most of this work necessarily happens behind the scenes. The Rudd Center’s role became quite public, however, during New York City’s successful effort to ban trans fats and require some nutritional labeling in restaurants. City officials sought our cooperation before making their proposal public. We actively engaged with the media to educate the public about the danger of trans fats and the clear role of government in minimizing threats to the public health. We expect to continue this education and advocacy in our home state as Connecticut considers a trans fat ban as well. The resolve to take action against trans fat has reached a tipping point with many groups and communities signing on. We see these measures as a gateway to discuss other public policy moves to improve diet. » Next: Building capacity |
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