An unhealthy diet is among the leading global causes of death and disability. In response, policies have been implemented throughout the world to support healthy food choices, including innovative policies targeting food marketing, nutrition labeling, and taxation of certain unhealthy foods. Published as a Supplement to The Journal of Nutrition (JN), “Food Environment Policy Impact: Evaluation and Findings from the International Food Policy Study” evaluates the impact of many of these policies on various population groups, with an eye towards […]
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Los Angeles Unified School District allegedly promoted an odd video on social media about “food neutrality,” food choices and health, obviously marketed at children. In the video, which is like something out of the freaky Willy Wonka movie with Johnny Depp, bizarre women claim “food choices are based on a false standard of health.” A very large African American woman says “we are incorrectly taught from a young age that our size and therefore the foods that we eat are […]
(NEXSTAR) — While the U.S. has seen some relief at the gas pumps, and signs show the prices of goods for consumers could soon decline, there are a few grocery items that could be putting extra pressure on your wallet. The latest data from the Labor Department, released Wednesday, show inflation is still a growing problem in the U.S. with consumer prices rising 8.3% over the last year and 0.1% from July. Apart from declining prices at the gas pumps, […]
The COVID-19 pandemic. Supply chain strains. Climatic events. These disruptions were already pushing food prices up when Russia invaded Ukraine in late February. Today, war in one of the world’s six breadbasket regions and in the Black Sea, a critical supply and transit hub for wheat and fertilizers, is tilting global food security into a state of high risk. A deal […]
The Tower of Fantasy Aida Cafe is a limited time event that grants you the rare opportunity to become the eponymous cafe’s temporary manager. If you’ve ever wanted to manage a cafe, now’s your chance – but be warned, the Tower of Fantasy characters that darken your doorstep won’t think very highly of you if you serve up food that’s not to their taste. Thankfully, we’ve put together a list of each customer’s food preferences, as well as the location […]
Whether you are planning a trip to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, driving on US Highway 17 between Wilmington and New Bern, or visiting loved ones at Camp Lejeune, eating in Jacksonville is a must, and it just got even better with the launching of the new Jacksonville International Food Trail. Jacksonville is a true melting pot of people, culture, and food and is an exceptional hidden culinary gem. Note: Thank you to Visit Jacksonville for hosting our visit. The opinions […]
UN trade chief Rebeca Grynspan reported that food prices had steadily gone down and exports from Ukraine and Russia had increased since a July 22 grain deal, “easing the pain … for 1.6 billion people in the world that have been facing a cost-of-living rise, especially because of the increase in food prices.” The Black Sea Grain Initiative aims to improve global food supply and calm markets. So far 2.7 million metric tons of grains & foodstuffs have been exported […]
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Researchers argue that a delay by the UK Government to restrict promotions on foods High in Fat, Sugar and Salt (HFSS) this October is a “step back” in combatting rising obesity levels, according to a new perspective in Obesity. “The government’s decision will delay the much-needed transformation of retail food environments and their promoted products, both of which are highly influential on what foods people buy and eat. The likely consequence is a huge set back […]
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new report from Austin’s sustainability office shows the lasting impact of the pandemic on the city’s food system. It found over 14% of people in Travis County are facing food insecurity or when a person lacks reliable access to enough affordable or nutritious foods. The rate increased from 12.8% in 2019 to 17% in 2020. This is the office’s first food report since the pandemic. Before then, food insecurity rates were trending downward, but COVID-19 effects […]
A program to provide low-income people vouchers to buy fresh fruits and vegetables may see its county funding cut in half at the Board of Supervisors’ meeting today in Los Angeles. L.A. County has to decide how to spend the second round of funding from the American Rescue Plan, and it has proposed spending $1 million for next year, down from the $2 million it allocated for the current fiscal year. Frank Tamborello, executive director of Hunger Action Los Angeles, […]
