Sub-optimal diets are threatening public health, the economy, and national security, presenting an opportunity for researchers to act.
Op-Ed | Feeding the Crisis: Agricultural Subsidies and the Rise of Ultra-Processed Diets
The U.S. government is spending billions of dollars in subsidies to make the unhealthy choice the cheapest choice.
Op-Ed | USDA Opens the Door to Climate-Friendly School Meals
New nutrition standards for child nutrition programs just released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture will give students a better chance of eating healthy, sustainable meals.
Op-Ed | Bridging the Gap: Health and Climate Action on World Environment Day
The connections between the health and nutrition community and the climate and environment community are stronger than ever.
Op-Ed | Sowing Change: Embracing Plant-Powered Meals in NYC
Centering plates around plant-based proteins allows eaters to tap into a plethora of ancient grains, whole beans, and plants for creatively ambitious and culturally diverse new dishes.
Op-Ed | Unintended Consequences of Environmentally Friendly Diets
Collaboration between scientists, policymakers, and program implementers across the fields of environment and nutrition is essential to develop and implement effective, evidence-based solutions.
The Rockefeller Foundation and HHS Look to Accelerate the Adoption of Food is Medicine
The Rockefeller Foundation is committing an additional US$80 million to Food is Medicine programs.
Op-Ed | Food Systems Must Change, and Change Must Be Measured
Despite knowing what to do, governments often lacked the data to guide specific decisions or determine if actions were creating impact. Until now.
NYC Unveils First Ever Roadmap to Revolutionize Food Education in Public Schools
The roadmap outlines goals and strategies to improve healthy eating habits among K-12 students in New York City’s public schools.
Op-Ed: Adolescent Nutrition: What Legacy Are We Giving Our Children?
Are we prepared to see young people as active participants in our pursuit for solutions?
White House Seeking New Commitments to End Hunger and Improve Health by 2030
The White House is seeking new commitments from stakeholders across food and agriculture systems to support the implementation of the National Strategy to end hunger and reduce diet-related diseases.
Finding the Right Balance: Healthy People and a Healthy Planet
A landmark report described how to nourish people and save the planet. But more recent research suggests these guidelines fall short in essential nutrients, begging the question: Can this diet ever provide adequate vitamins and minerals?
Dr. Mark Hyman Tells Us ‘How To Activate Our Body’s Own Innate Healing System’
Food has a lot of power, helping people live more healthfully at any age. But every body is different and it’s important to identify a way of eating that works for the individual.
Unlock the Secrets of Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life
Dr. Mark Hyman’s new book, Young Forever, explains why food isn’t like medicine. It is medicine.
123 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2023
Keep an eye on these 123 organizations that are pushing for better food and agriculture systems.
Climate Action Must Include Nutrition
The climate crisis exacerbates hunger and malnutrition by threatening the nutritional quality of crops as well as crop productivity.
Tufts Researchers Reveal Important Dietary Trends Across 185 Countries
A recent report reveals there has been limited improvement in global diets over the last three decades.
Database Indicates U.S. Food Supply Is 73 Percent Ultra-Processed
Researchers released a public database of 50,000 foods, helping consumers identify ultra processed foods in their diets.
Talk of Consumption and Diets Largely Missing from Agricultural Conversations
“Consumption needs to be part of agricultural conversations,” says Eirini Pitsilidi of Compassion in World Farming.
Op-Ed: Humans Love Animals but Also Love Meat. Food Innovation Can Help Resolve this Paradox
When it comes to animal welfare, the right technology applied in the right way can make all the difference.
