Who runs the PEACH Lab?
- The PEACH Lab is directed by Christina Roberto, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Medical Ethics & Health Policy at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a psychologist and epidemiologist whose research aims to identify and understand factors that promote unhealthy eating behaviors and design interventions to improve eating habits.
What kind of research does the PEACH Lab conduct?
- The PEACH Lab conducts research related to the psychology and economics of eating, strategic science for policy impact, the food industry, mental health and wellbeing, and planetary health. Some of our recent research has focused on menu labeling, front-of-package food labeling, food marketing, and taxes on sweetened beverages.
How has the PEACH Lab made an impact?
- Our research [link here] on Philadelphia’s “soda tax” demonstrated that after one year of its implementation, taxed beverage purchases dropped by 38%. Our study provides evidence that taxing sugar-sweetened beverages is one of the most effective policy strategies to reduce the purchase of these unhealthy drinks.
How can I partner with the PEACH Lab?
- Please fill out this form here with your name, email address, and message.
