Hungry for Change: Food Insecurity, Stress & Obesity
The University of California’s Sugar, Stress, Environment & Weight Initiative (SSEW) is hosting its 11th annual symposium – “Hungry for Change: Food Insecurity, Stress & Obesity” – on the UCLA …
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 …
UC’s Global Food Initiative: providing bold solutions to big problems
University of California President Janet Napolitano launched the UC Global Food Initiative in 2014 to address one of the most compelling issues of our time: how to sustainably and nutritiously feed a world population …
Q&A: Bill Shore, hunger activist and co-founder, Share Our Strength
“Today in America, one in five kids lives in a family that struggles to put enough food on the table every day. Here’s what that means: Sometimes the pantry is …
Q&A (part 1): Dr. Kenneth Quinn, Diplomat & World Food Prize President
“Other countries are engaged in that kind of public research. China will invest more money in that type of agricultural research than the U.S. Here we have an area where …
Opinion: “Roads, railways and research can stop global food waste”
It’s estimated that about 1/4 of the world’s food is lost each year. (In the U.S., those figures are higher; it’s estimated we waste about 40% of our food). Globally, …
Report: UN urges global move to meat and dairy-free diet
In the face of growing threats from climate change, the global community must change its dietary practices, a UN report says. Diets rich in meat and dairy are unsustainable, per …
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 keys to …
UN: Social protection programs hold key to beating world hunger
Yesterday, the UC Food Observer shared information about SIFO – State of Food Insecurity in the World 2015 – a report issued by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), …
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 …