Word: willetts
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...Willett, known as an active proponent of taxing sugared drinks to reduce consumption, said he believes that the study’s conclusions should translate into policy action and lead to greater public awareness, especially since the average American currently drinks 11 servings of sugared beverages every week...
During pregnancy, women are more motivated to make lifestyle changes, Willett said. As a result, obstetricians should consider emphasizing the dangers of sugared beverage consumption to their pregnant patients, who are more likely to heed the advice...
According to Walter C. Willett, chair of the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health and one of the paper’s authors, the study draws attention to “an added risk to the mother and the infant that would be better prevented...
...Willett has publicly advocated against the distribution of high-calorie, high-sugar soft drinks in schools for years...
...Willett has publicly advocated against the distribution of high-calorie, high-sugar soft drinks in schools for years...