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BBC News: US obesity rates' rising for first time since 2004
American University’s Online MS in Nutrition Education Department Chair, Program Director, and Dean, Dr. Anastasia Snelling, was recently featured in BBC News discussing the effectiveness of healthy eating campaigns on current US obesity rates.
Full StoryObesity may hold back America's kids at school
American University’s Online MS in Nutrition Education Program Director Anastasia Snelling was recently featured in CBS News discussing her study published in the journal Health Education about the link between childhood obesity and students’ academic achievement. Dr. Snelling’s study found that those with more physical activity and healthier eating habits reported getting higher grades in school.
Full StoryA School Lunch Menu Where Students Have a Say
Dr. Anastasia Snelling is featured in Washington's Top News on school lunch.
Full StoryWashington Journal: Nutrition Label Changes
Dr. Anastasia Snelling is featured in Washington Journal and C-Span discussing the latest nutrition label changes.
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