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 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, …
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 …
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 …
#NationalNutritionMonth, Millennials, and Black Panthers
Hello! The UC Food Observer hopes you are having a great day! On the menu, some interesting pieces to tempt you. In no particular order: March is National Nutrition Month. (And …
“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 …
Can fast food be good for you? Is bacon bad for you? Rural poverty. And more.
Good morning! We have a few tasty tidbits to whet your appetite for what promises to be a great day…! Can fast food be good for you? Michael Specter …
Public perception matters in the research enterprise, some surprising history, school lunches
Public perception matters in the research enterprise. Some surprising history. Back to school…and school lunches are in the news. Are scientists who collaborate with industry tainted? Last weekend’s New York …
On Tuesday, September 8th, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack was invited to discuss the nation’s child nutrition strategy at the National Press Club. The president of the American Academy of Pediatrics …
On this last day of August – a month with five Mondays – we offer you this selection of stories to begin your work week. Food is free in …
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 …