Science-Based Food Policies: What Works, What Doesn’t
Science-Based Food Policies: What Works, What Doesn’t Creating meaningful and relevant research-based food policies was the topic of a recent talk with policy and nutrition experts from across the United States. …
“From Cows to Concrete”: Book and new KCET Series Explore “LA Foodways”
“The things we loved a century or more ago…we’re fully on board with them again.” …
UC launches Good Food for Local Schools website
School lunches play a vital role in feeding and nourishing America’s children. More than 30 million of the nation’s children eat at least one meal a day at school. There is an opportunity, …
UC Global Food Initiative on World Food Day
While hunger rates across the globe have dropped, one in 9 of the world’s more than 7 billion people still struggle with chronic hunger. World Food Day seeks to raise …
Q&A: Brett Tolley, Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance
“The work is deeply connected to my own purpose. I have deep appreciation and gratitude for what the ocean has meant to my family. It is enormous. It has …
Q&A: Jenga Mwendo, Community Activist
“People are tired of being on medications. They are ready to understand that food is the foundation of health and wellness. We have an opportunity to live a full and …
Q&A: Farmer Veteran Joe Oliveira
“One of the things I’ve observed is that a lot of veterans in the [California Farm Academy] training are naturally inclined to farming. In some ways, soldiers are trained to …
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. “Is …
The 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: the rise of …
Q&A: Pat Crawford, UC Nutrition Policy Institute
“Not changing is risky. The United States – along with Mexico – has the highest obesity rates in the industrialized world. With these extraordinarily high obesity rates, we are on …