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Carolina Research News
Rooted: Brian Boyd
Brian Boyd is the William C. Friday Distinguished Professor in the School of Education and interim director of the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. He has been contributing to research at Carolina for 13 years.
Understanding the eating behaviors of SNAP recipients in larger bodies during COVID-19
A study from the Nutrition Research Institute’s Rachel Goode looked at the relationship between eating disorders and people participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) particularly during COVID-19. She found that living in a food-insecure household may increase the risk for disordered eating.
Chilean marketing restrictions lead to 73% reduction in ads for unhealthy food and drink seen by children
A study from researchers in the Global Food Research Program shows that Chile’s bold daytime ban on TV advertising for unhealthy foods/drinks led to significant drops in the overall number of ads.
Research finds marketing of “toddler milk” is misleading for parents
The ultra-processed beverage is increasing in sales, despite warnings from organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics. Gillings researchers conducted a systematic review of literature on the use of toddler milk and found that parents believe the product is superior to cow’s milk because of how it is presented to consumers.
New collaborative research may create more accessible, efficient solar energy applications
Jinsong Huang in the College’s Department of Applied Physical Sciences is making strides to improve the performance of solar cells by boosting stability while reducing defects.
Dentistry researchers find biomarker that captures immune and microbial activities
Adams School of Dentistry researchers have identified a biomarker for gum disease that tracks with disease severity and may help identify at-risk individuals for early clinical intervention.
Carolina student researchers advance in Oxford global systems competition
A team of six graduate and undergraduate students has been selected as one of only 15 teams across the world to advance to the Map the System global finals at the University of Oxford. The team used systems thinking to discover and understand the elements that contribute to mental health challenges amongst college students.
Carmi showcases Native diversity through research
Graduate student Marissa Carmi is contributing to research about Oneida history, identity, and sovereignty while supporting the larger narrative of Native diversity that has long been silenced.
Expanding access to mental health resources in rural N.C. schools
With a $2.27 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the School of Education will work to reduce and mitigate inequities of mental health disparities among low-income rural K-8 students by increasing the number of school counselors-in-training to high-needs schools.