UW-COR in the Media

UW-COR Investigator Featured in Seattle Times

The work of UW-COR Investigator Glen Duncan PhD was featured in the Seattle Times. The focus of Dr. Duncan's work is exercise and physical activity physiology, promotion, and measurement, and diabetes. Published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, his work estimates the population burden of diabetes and pre-diabetes in United States children and adolescents.

UW-COR Director and Student Featured in Seattle Times

The research of UW-COR Director Adam Drewnowski and Graduate Research Assistant Colin Rehm were featured in a recent Seattle Times feature on obesity in King County. The article describes obesity prevention and research efforts throughout King County. You can read the article here.

UW-COR Director Interviewed on NPR Affiliate Show

During his July 26, 2005 interview on the WNYC Leonard Lopate Show, Adam Drewnowski explains why he thinks that obesity in America may have as much to do with economics as genetics. Listen to the interview here.

UW-COR Director Featured in Science News Online

Adam Drewnowski argues that obesity may be as much of an economic issue as a genetic or lifestyle issue. Foods rich in sugar and fat are often less expensive, and provide more energy and calories than healthier foods like lean meats and fresh vegetables. Dr. Drewnowski's research shows that for each 100 grams of fats and sweets eaten per day, the cost of an individual's diet decreases by almost 50 cents. Read article here.