The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s menu, in no particular order: 1. Two scoops are better than one. Our …
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 …
Q&A: Andy Bellatti, Dietitians for Professional Integrity
“Change is inevitable. Whether you’re talking about the suffrage movement, civil rights, or marriage equality, history has shown that sustained advocacy brings change. It takes time, effort, and patience. And …
“It is possible that some of the best public health tools we have are a sharp chef’s knife, a cutting board, and a salad spinner.” – Dr. Preston Maring …
World Health Organization releases sugar guidelines
The World Health Organization’s sugar guidelines have been officially released. The guidelines do not include the sugars contained in fresh fruits and vegetables, or sugars naturally present in milk. Much …
A conversation with Marion Nestle
Kaiser Permanente publishes a Food for Health series. In February, the editor caught up with Marion Nestle for a far-sweeping conversation about food, nutrition, and politics. Marion Nestle is an …
Proposed U.S. dietary guidelines draw praise, ire; a look at Brazil’s
The nation’s Dietary Guidelines are set to be revised this year, and a panel of scientific experts advising the federal government says that Americans should eat “more fruit, vegetables, dairy, …
U.S. ag census data: most farms are small
Background: Every five years, the USDA conducts a Census of Agriculture. (This is twice as often as the U.S. Census). The data collected in the ag census is used for …
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 survey of feedlot …
Predicting the future of health
The Los Angeles Times convenes a panel of health experts to talk about the future: one year out, and what may be in store for us in five years. The …