A Conversation with Dr. Janet Poppendieck
“I am concerned that there is intention among elements in Congress to cut SNAP….Something I think many people have forgotten: JFK’s first executive order was to pilot a food stamp …
FLOTUS’ food fight, the Orange Empire and more
Good morning! On the menu today, in no particular order: The Great FLOTUS Food Fight. Michelle Obama’s focus on healthy food and nutrition “has transformed the American food landscape…” One …
“But if I truly could only have one wish that would come true, it would be to see food literacy as part of the academic curriculum in every school …
The UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you end your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: 1. ‘Godzilla’ El …
A history of school gardens…and how the model is getting a boost today from FoodCorps
“With the love of the school garden has grown the desire for a home garden and some of their plots at home are very good…Since commencing the garden work the …
Michelle Obama looks to the future of “Let’s Move”
Five years after launching Let’s Move, Michelle Obama’s campaign to end childhood obesity is highly visible. She’s danced with Big Bird, with late night television host Jimmy Fallon and has …
School lunch battle creates unlikely alliances
Does the Healthy Schools Meal Act reflect a “nanny state” mentality, or is the policy vital to the health of the nation’s school children? Those are two of the questions …
Retired Lt. General: childhood obesity is a serious national security issue
An important opinion piece linking the school lunch program and childhood obesity to national security appears in Reuters. It was written by Retired Army Lieutenant General Samuel E. Ebbesen, a …
Opinion: Why promoting healthy food like junk food won’t work
Earlier this year, First Lady Michelle Obama introduced a new promotional effort designed to encourage the consumption of fruits and vegetables among children. She said that if big food companies …
UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: a Q & A …