# data[].attributes.headline
Eating Meat Affects Our Environment- Chloe Licas

# data[].attributes.subject
Eating Meat Affects Our Environment- Chloe Licas

# data[].attributes.body
In this article, it discusses how the production, processing, and distribution of meat releases toxic chemicals and takes up a lot of materials such as water and food. Red meat is responsible for "10 to 40 times as many greenhouse gas emissions as common vegetables and grains". We are also wasteful since we " eat less meat in order to save the environment. We also use a lot of materials in the process. In the US alone, we use "167 million pounds of pesticides and 17 billion pounds of nitrogen fertilizer each year across some 149 million acres of cropland". The author hopes for people to change their diet to vegetarian or at. I believe meat is still very high and protein and important to our health.
Source:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/meat-and-environment/

# data[].attributes.body
This article is about how one single junk food meal can affect your health. It describes short term and long term effects. With just a few days of eating junk food, it changes your metabolism.  You start to have poor digestion and can lead to constipation. That single junk food meal can narrow down your arteries and also can cause a quick drop to your blood sugar. Long term effects include obesity and heart disease.
The Washington Post by Christy Brissette (March 1, 2018)
The author's main point is junk food can affect your health even if you don't eat it a lot. "Just one serving of junk food can increase inflammation throughout your body." " in people with asthma, a fast food meal high in saturated fat can increase inflammation in the airway, potentially making an asthma attack more likely."
My reaction is I'm not surprised. - Briana V.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/sneaking-a-little-junk-food-doesnt-mean-all-is-lost/2018/02/26/828b75fa-1b36-11e8-9de1-147dd2df3829_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.eda339db1c79

# data[].attributes.body
Take some time to look through all of the entries for each of the 5 categories. You must complete the following tasks:

For the three categories that they did not choose: Look through all of the entries and choose one that you find important or interesting. Read through the post AND the Article/Webpage. Then respond by leaving a comment that includes:
1. thoughts reactions to the source and opinions of the issue and what makes this an important issue.
2. 1 quote/piece of evidence that proves your point or that you found insightful.
3. A follow up question about the issue or article
4. Your name

For their own entries (or entries in their previously chosen categories if there are no comments on their entry) respond to a least one follow up question posted by their peers. For both entries. Include your name

# data[].attributes.body
Evidence: “However, since 2004 there has been an overall increase in hunger levels”
"The higher price of oil also contributes to the food price crisis”
Main Idea: The practice of farming and the agressive demands for food is having major impacts.
After reading this article I was shocked that there is very little regulation or change being done in the farming business. The demands are too high to be met and need to be fixed or there will be serious repercussions.

# data[].attributes.headline
unhealthy food is just as bad as cigarettes 

# data[].attributes.subject
unhealthy food is just as bad as cigarettes 

# data[].attributes.body
Unhealthy food is becoming just as bad as smoking tobacco and is becoming such a epidemic the public is trying its best to prevent people from buying in to the unhealthy advertising of the fast food industry. This article tells of how unhealthy food is becoming more like the fight against cigarettes “
United Nations official called for greater regulation of unhealthy foods on Monday, saying junk food is just as bad for global health as tobacco.” This makes me feel like we need to equally try to stop both.
http://time.com/104999/u-n-official-says-junk-food-just-as-bad-as-cigarettes/
skyler johnson

# data[].attributes.body
Eating habits can be socially transmitted. The way people eat and diet is heavily influenced by how they observe peers, are told things about their eating habits, or want to change their social identity. For example, if told they eat large portions, that person will eat more. “Human behavior can be guided by a perceived group norm, even when people have little or no motivation to please other people." This shows that we consciously and unconsciously make the effort to act, and eat, like those around it . It is proven that eating habits can correlate with social identity. This is how diets like Veganism have become mainstream. This can also contribute to eating disorders.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
By Mary Elizabeth Dallas

HealthDay Reporter

MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- Peer pressure might play a part in what you eat and how much you eat, a new review suggests.

British researchers said their findings could help shape public health policies, including campaigns to promote healthy eating.

The review was published Dec. 30 in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

"The evidence reviewed here is consistent with the idea that eating behaviors can be transmitted socially," lead investigator Eric Robinson, of the University of Liverpool, said in a journal news release. "Taking these points into consideration, the findings of the present review may have implications for the development of more effective public-health campaigns to promote healthy eating."

In conducting the review, the researchers analyzed 15 studies published in 11 different journals. Of these, eight analyzed how people's food choices are affected by information on eating norms. Seven studies focused on the effects of these norms on how people decide what they are going to eat.

People who were told that other people were making low-calorie or high-calorie food choices were much more likely to make the same choices themselves. The review also revealed that social norms affect how much food people eat. People who are told that others are eating large quantities of food are more likely to eat more.

The researchers said people's food choices are clearly linked to their social identity.

"It appears that in some contexts, conforming to informational eating norms may be a way of reinforcing identity to a social group," Robinson said.

The researchers said the influence is present even if people are not aware of the association -- or if they are eating alone.

"Norms influence behavior by altering the extent to which an individual perceives the behavior in question to be beneficial to them," Robinson said. "Human behavior can be guided by a perceived group norm, even when people have little or no motivation to please other people."

WebMD News from HealthDay

Sources

SOURCE: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, news release, Dec. 30, 2013

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Peer Pressure May Influence Your Food Choices

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
By Mary Elizabeth Dallas HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- Peer pressure might play a part in what you eat and how much you eat, a new review suggests. British researchers said their findings could help shape public health policies, including campaigns to promote healthy eating.

# data[].attributes.body
Geneva Martinot
Due to the rising prices of food and climate change, overall hunger levels have increased.  Climate change has made various areas unsuitable for harvesting and growing crops, making it harder to find suitable land.  Thus transportation will be farther in which oil prices will cause damage to the industry.

# data[].attributes.body
Fast food restaurants are extremely popular due to how convenient and cheap they are. However the “benefits” are not quite worth the consequences. One consequence to shed light on is the impact of fast food on the digestive and cardiovascular systems. Most fast food are loaded with carbohydrates and little to no fiber. When your digestive system breaks this down, the carbs turn to glucose, and as a result your blood sugar rises. Your pancreas responds to the increase in blood sugar by releasing insulin which returns blood sugar levels to normal. Normally your body is able to handle these fluctuations in blood sugar, however consuming large amounts of fast food frequently, leads to many spikes in blood sugar over time. Over time, these insulin spikes may cause your body’s normal insulin response to falter. This increases your risk for insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and weight gain.

# data[].attributes.body
Andrea Pamatz
Food deserts are a common thing in America yet aren’t payed enough attention. People in various communities don’t have access to healthy foods because of how far stores are located. In rural communities where poverty is present, access to food is limited because of income. People simply can’t afford to buy expensive yet healthy foods and often turn to highly processed foods because they’re cheaper.

The authors main point is that we need to make food availability easier for people who struggle economically.

“Due to these factors, they’re shopping, instead, in stores where produce selection is low-quality and minimal, and where it’s more cost-effective to purchase cheap, unhealthy foods.”

“food access must be an integral part of any plans for city growth and development.”

I think that we need to work on being able to make healthy food options available to everyone. More effort needs to go into placing grocery stores in communities where poverty is present and have food easily available to people.

https://blog.mysidewalk.com/how-a-lack-of-access-to-healthy-foods-can-affect-public-health-b01c93f1390f

# data[].attributes.headline
Processed foods: How they affect your body?-Victoria Pimienta

# data[].attributes.subject
Processed foods: How they affect your body?-Victoria Pimienta

# data[].attributes.body
The article explains what is processed foods, the effects, as well as the history behind processed food and why they began.
"  Blood sugar spikes more rapidly because the fibers that slow down the release of sugar into the blood stream have been removed and the majority of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals present in the outer portion of brown rice are lost."
"This environment is changing the way our genes are being expressed, causing damage to our guts, creating chronic inflammation, and contributing to a rise in food and environmental allergies like we have never seen before."
After reading this article I wasn't surprised with what the author explained. It makes sense that processed food would result to high risk health factors since more chemicals are added. Yet I know that in the world we live in today processed foods are more beneficial to feed our growing population.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The Benefits of Giving Up Processed Foods

After a few years of recommending gluten-free diets, we noticed that many people were beginning to consume more processed foods, thinking that because it was gluten-free, it was healthy. This helped us to refine our education and cooking skills even further to help others remember that it is optimal to maintain a diet based off of organic whole foods and to leave the processed gluten-free products lining the grocery store shelves and out of your diet.

What Makes a Food Processed?

There is a lot of debate on what actually constitutes a processed food. In reality there is a continuum of processed foods ranging from naturally preserved foods, like home-canned tomatoes or frozen berries, to completely denatured foods, such as high fructose corn syrup. Foods that undergo minimal processing can still be very nutritious, such as extra virgin olive oil, virgin coconut oil, and raw apple cider vinegar.

Highly processed foods include man-made pseudo-foods such as artificial sweeteners and hydrogenated oils. Processed foods often have non-food constituents added to them like bleaching agents, solvents, and alkalizing agents and are often fortified with synthetic vitamins. Processed foods refer to those that are entirely man-made or have had parts removed from them or added to them, such as the refining of corn into high fructose corn syrup, or the bleaching and enriching of white flour.

Processed Foods Result in Loss of Nutrients

When a food is processed, such as processing brown rice to make white rice, many essential nutrients and fibers are lost for properly digesting the grain. Blood sugar spikes more rapidly because the fibers that slow down the release of sugar into the blood stream have been removed and the majority of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals present in the outer portion of brown rice are lost. For example, thiamine and biotin help ￼to utilize blood sugar by bringing glucose into the energy powerhouse of the cell-the mitochondria-to be burned for energy.

Eating refined, processed foods over time can deplete the body of essential nutrients needed for it to function properly. However, eating something refined on a very occasional basis-as long as it's truly gluten-free-shouldn't cause much harm if the body is well nourished from a whole foods diet.

Reduce Chronic Inflammation with Whole Foods

You can reduce chronic inflammation by eliminating the pro-inflammatory foods previously mentioned, as well as limiting certain foods that may be causing inflammatory reactions in the gut-gluten and dairy being the most common. Be careful about switching to a diet of processed, packaged gluten-free and dairy-free foods as they are often high in sugar and refined starches, such as corn starch and potato starch, as well as canola oil-all of which contribute to inflammation. Consuming a diet high in anti-inflammatory foods such as raw organic berries and cherries, organic green vegetables like kale and broccoli, soaked raw nuts and seeds, slow-cooked whole grains, cold-water fish like wild salmon, and small amounts of sustainably-raised meats will reduce chronic inflammation by sending signals to the immune system to keep the body calm and balanced. A calm immune system is one that reacts to pathogenic bacteria and viruses and is less likely to react to food and other things in the environment, like pet dander and pollen. The message? The food we eat either increases or decreases the alert and alarm signals of the body. (NM p. 18)

Processed Foods: How Did We Get Here?

Consuming denatured, highly processed food full of chemical residues is the cultural norm these days, but it is only very recently since this food system has been in place. It wasn't until the 1930's that we began getting heavily exposed to processed foods, so only a few generations have been around to experience the results of this radical shift.

Our great grandparents ate seasonal whole foods-not altered in any way-and did not have the pollution we see today. With each generation, our diets grew further and further away from nature. Chemical agriculture became widespread after World War II. Natural and organic farming methods were replaced with the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The 1950's saw a boom in processed foods mainly due to the invention of the supermarket. No longer did people go to the butcher for meat, the baker for bread, or the market for vegetables. Canned and packaged food was in! Our grandparents and parents got to ride the wave of resilience passed down to them from previous generations. They could handle a certain amount of processed foods and environmental toxicity without seeing as much of an effect on health as we see today.

Now we are being subjected to more environmental chemicals than ever before. The rate at which we consume highly processed foods continues to climb, and eating genetically engineered foods has become commonplace. This environment is changing the way our genes are being expressed, causing damage to our guts, creating chronic inflammation, and contributing to a rise in food and environmental allergies like we have never seen before.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Processed foods: How do they affect your body?

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
By removing processed foods from your diet and moving toward an organic whole foods diet, you'll not only be eliminating a potential source of gluten cross-contamination from your diet-you'll also be consuming higher nutrient foods with the ability to help your body heal.

# data[].attributes.headline
COFFEE IS GONNA BE GONE JUST AS FAST AS FLORIDA

# data[].attributes.subject
COFFEE IS GONNA BE GONE JUST AS FAST AS FLORIDA

# data[].attributes.body
Basically, companies such as Krispy Kreme are chugging through the vulnerable coffee crops of small farmers. Between climate change, deforestation, droughts, and white people who need caffeine. Arabica beans are the most popular commercial coffee variety and they are already considered to be endangered. Coffee providers in the United States are not Rain forest Alliance Certified which is why we are literally killing everything. This makes me really triggered. The fact that coffee is endangered makes me just as sad I was when the Northern White Rhino went extinct. Its really not gonna be chill if I have to explain coffee to my children in the same terms as extinct dinosaurs. - Liz Wood

# data[].attributes.body
Kimberly Vu
Children need the correct nutrition in order to grow and develop properly. Malnutrition affects every country on earth. About 3.1 million children die from under nutrition and those who don't die suffer from illnesses about 160 days each year. Over 66 million children primary school children go to school hungry  every day, which impacts their ability to learn. World hunger needs more awareness because it is a serious issue that affects so many people through the world.
https://www.worldhunger.org/world-child-hunger-facts/

# data[].attributes.body
The agricultural practice of growing a single crop year after year on the same land instead of rotating through crops. This is a danger not to the environment but to wildlife , ecosystems , and kills the soil. Monocrops are chemical dependent increases the chances of famine due to lack of crop diversity it makes communities dependent on imports of other needed crops. A solution would be to buy fresh local foods grown by farmers with diverse crops or crop rotating.

# data[].attributes.body
Patrick Weraksa

Over the last two decades, small- and medium-scale farms raising animals for food have given way to factory farms that confine thousands of cows, hogs and chickens in tightly packed facilities. Factory farms produce millions of gallons of manure that can spill into waterways from leaking storage lagoons or fields where manure is over-applied to soil. Manure generates hazardous air pollutants and contains contaminants that can endanger human health. Neighbors of factory farms, as well as the workers in them, often suffer intensely from overwhelming odors and related headaches, nausea and other long-term health effects. Factory farms can create other health hazards because they are over-crowded and stressful to animals, making it easy for disease to spread. When thousands of beef cattle are packed into feedlots full of manure, bacteria can get on their hides and then into the slaughterhouses. Contamination on even one animal can contaminate thousands of pounds of meat inside a slaughterhouse.

# data[].attributes.headline
wasted food is a huge environmental problem     Lisamonea W.

# data[].attributes.subject
wasted food is a huge environmental problem     Lisamonea W.

# data[].attributes.body
we’re already producing way more food than the world actually needs but a lot of the excess is being wasted, instead of used to feed people who need it.Its worrying implications for both the environment and global food security  and the clearer it becomes how much of a problem it is.''The study found that the global food surplus increased overall between 1965 and 2010 from 310 extra kilocalories per person per day to 510 extra kilocalories, with the greatest surplus growth rates generally observed in developed nations.''''As of 2010, 20 percent more food was being produced worldwide than was actually needed to feed the world’s population, and overall the researchers estimated that the global surplus could be used to feed an extra 1.4 billion people.'''' I think this is also important because a lot of people waste their food without thinking of its affects

# data[].attributes.body
Food borne diseases effect humans' health such as salmonella, norovirus, camplylobacter, and 250 others that can 🤬 humans. This is a problem because a lot of the time we don't catch that a virus has effected a food until it hurts someone. The authors main point is that these diseases can 🤬 people. "Harmful toxins and chemicals also can contaminate foods and cause foodborne illness. "People with immune systems weakened from medical conditions, such as diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, organ transplants, HIV/🤬, or from receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatment." It's scary to think that we don't know what is in our food sometimes.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.provider_name
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Foodborne illness, or food poisoning, can be caused by many different germs. Learn about the different kinds of foodborne illness, what causes it, and some common symptoms.

# data[].attributes.body
(The 10 Biggest Issues With the Global Food System) The article talks about the food system is unjust because it doesn't provide healthy, affordable food to everyone.  People in urban areas often have no access to any fresh food at all because there are no grocery stores. Likewise, rural residents in the heart of agricultural areas sometimes cannot afford to buy the very food they may help to harvest. This causes problems for those who can't afford grocery food because of the demand in high cost. http://ecosalon.com/the-10-biggest-issues-with-the-global-food-system/

# data[].attributes.body
This article is about how Junk food can end obesity. Their main point is that junk food can in fact end obesity. The media portrays processed food as bad and food isn't different from what that get at a supermarket. I was shocked when I read this. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2013/07/how-junk-food-can-end-obesity/309396/

# data[].attributes.body
Hayden A
With the increasing use of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) to manufacture our food, activists against these gmos are also increasing. By genetically modifying an organism, plants and animals, this alters their dna makeup to be better for food purposes. This altering puts a patent on the organisms and can make lives miserable for the animals specifically, and activists are increasing their stand against this.  People such as vegans, vegitarians, and animal rights activists are some people included in the protest against
gmos.  (it won’t let me a add the link :(

# data[].attributes.body
Large land fills filled with food waste produce a lot of methane gas that goes into the atmosphere and contributes to global warming. The authors main point is food waste is morally wrong, contributes to global warming, also it wastes the resources and time used to produce it, and a large solution would be to stop throwing it out and give it to countries who are suffering from hunger. “Food waste that ends up in landfills produces a large amount of methane – a more powerful greenhouse gas than even CO2. For the uninitiated, excess amounts of greenhouse gases such as methane, CO2 and chloroflurocarbons absorb infrared radiation and heat up the earth’s atmosphere, causing global warming and climate change.” “By throwing out one kilogram of beef, you are essentially wasting 50,000 liters of water that were used to produce that meat.” I agree with the author’s points that left over and ugly foods should go to areas and communites that need it, but as far as saying it contributes to global warming, I would have to do more research on the decomposition of foods to see if it produces methane gas. And if so, how much.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The Environmental Impact of Food Waste | Move For Hunger

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
More than 40% of the food in the United States each year is wasted. Learn more about the causes of food waste, the impact of food waste on our environment, and what we can do to reduce food waste.

# data[].attributes.body
The fish that are being sold in super markets are misleading due to selling products with the wrong labels on them. DNA testing is being used to help protect food and keep it sustainable. This makes me feel we need to be more strict on how fish is regulated and distributed. https://www.seafoodsource.com/features/avoiding-fish-gate-chances-for-seafood-fraud-scandal-still-high
skyler

# data[].attributes.headline
Food Industry Workers Are Treated Poorly

# data[].attributes.subject
Food Industry Workers Are Treated Poorly

# data[].attributes.body
By: Michael K.
http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jun/06/business/la-fi-mo-food-industry-workers-20120605
The 20 million people employed in America's food industry make up close to 1/5 of the country's workforce. Despite this, many workers report being  treated poorly as well as receiving low wages. The author believes  that these employees are treated unfairly. I beleive that this needs to be reformed because all people deserve an equal chance at work and need to be treated equally.

# data[].attributes.body
Aveline Langmead
A major argument as posed by environmentalists is the use of water to produce our food. So much water, on top of the water used for our daily needs, goes towards making our food. The author doesn't necessarily implement their ideas, rather backs up the claim that too much water is used to produce our food with facts. In the article, "To make a burger, first you need 660 gallons of water..." by Betty Hallock, opens my eyes to how crazy this controversy really is. "On average, the water we use in our households is about 98 gallons a day, says a U.S. Geological Survey. The industrial goods we use -- paper, cotton, clothes -- that's about another 44 gallons a day. But it takes more than 1,000 gallons of water a day per person to produce the food (and drinks) in the average U.S. diet, according to several sources. More than 53 gallons of water go into making 1 cup of orange juice, for example." "...1 pound of cheese requires 600 gallons of water. On average it requires 1.2 gallons of milk to make 1 pound of cheese.

1 pound of chocolate requires 3,170 gallons of water.

1 pound of refined sugar requires 198 gallons of water."

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
On average, the water we use in our households is about 98 gallons a day, says a U.S. Geological Survey. The industrial goods we use -- paper, cotton, clothes -- that's about another 44 gallons a day. But it takes more than 1,000 gallons of water a day per person to produce the food (and drinks) in the average U.S. diet, according to several sources. More than 53 gallons of water go into making 1 cup of orange juice, for example.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
To make a burger, first you need 660 gallons of water ...

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
On average, the water we use in our households is about 98 gallons a day, says a U.S. Geological Survey. The industrial goods we use -- paper, cotton, clothes -- that's about another 44 gallons a day. But it takes more than 1,000 gallons of water a day per person to produce the food (and drinks) in the average U.S.

# data[].attributes.body
Samantha Elias
Due to oversupply and rejection of a lot of food, there has been a lot of food wastage. This could lead to some negative environmental impacts. The author's main point is to sow the negative impacts of food waste on our earth. In the article it mentions that, "nearly one-third of all food produced in the world for human consumption does not find its way to our tables." A lot of the food that is being produced everyday doesn't end up being eaten and is wasted. With this amount of food being wasted, it leads to "ends up in landfills and produces a large amount of methane – a more powerful greenhouse gas than even CO2." This causes the earth's atmosphere to heat up causing global warming and climate change. https://www.moveforhunger.org/the-environmental-impact-of-food-waste/

# data[].attributes.headline
Illegal Immigrants Taking American Jobs" Pouya Raviolee

# data[].attributes.subject
Illegal Immigrants Taking American Jobs" Pouya Raviolee

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/brookings-now/2017/08/24/do-immigrants-steal-jobs-from-american-workers/
In order to satisfy their labor needs, many of the United State's leading food producers have turned to bringing illegal immigrants from Mexico to come work for them in their factories. They have turned to illegal immigrants because they bring them here because they are putting many Mexican farmers and farm laborers out of business in Mexico because of their low prices and also pay them poorly as well as give them poor living conditions. This presents a problem because first, these immigrants are coming and working in the US illegally and second, immigrates are taking thousands of jobs away from Americans that need the jobs nonsupport their families. Unfortunately, these big businesses have relied on the immigrants provoke for so long now, they can't survive without their c heap labor.

# data[].attributes.headline
This is our body on fast food. Bodhi Lawes 

# data[].attributes.subject
This is our body on fast food. Bodhi Lawes 

# data[].attributes.body
Fast food is bad for your health. Eating healthy 80 percent of the time and unhealthy about 20 percent of the time can help with weight loss. People aren’t as mentally drawn to fast food if they can have some now and then. The Washington Post. Fast food has taken so much hold on people mentally and physically that people almost need it sometimes to be able to eat healthy most of the time. People that can’t lose weight not eating fast food have to eat some fast food I order to eat healthy and lose weight. Cheat meals can be very important for some people. Fast food is so largely incorporated into are societies everyday eating habbits that is it hard to go with out any junk food.

# data[].attributes.headline
Wasted Food is a Huge Environmental Issue- Sam Duke

# data[].attributes.subject
Wasted Food is a Huge Environmental Issue- Sam Duke

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2016/04/07/how-wasting-less-food-can-help-save-the-planet/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.c28880f0b095
Recent studies show that increased production and waste of food has been leading to an increased carbon footprint. The amount of carbon emissions used to produce all of the unused food amounted to at least 3.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide in 2007 and has increased since then. Studies show that the food surplus we produce has often gone to waste and that we produce more food than we need and yet a lot of the world goes hungry. I believe this is extremely concerning because it not only is concerning because of the environmental implications, but the social implications as well. We should be limiting the amount of food we produce and we should try not to be as wasteful as we are and send the surplus food we have to people in need instead of wasting it all for nothing.

# data[].attributes.body
This doesn't necessarily apply to North America as the food safety here is much higher than same European countries. Some countries in Europe are suffering from a "food safety crisis." The trust that consumers have in what they're buying is considerably low. This has been a project in the working and the countries have made much progress through journalists and opinion leaders.
Thoughts: I'm slightly surprised this is a problem, but not too surprised.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Nutrition and food safety are two vitally important issues that affect all of the world's people. Many countries throughout the world are increasingly interdependent on the availability of their food supply and on its safety. As a result, communications about these issues are becoming truly global.
International Aspects of Nutrition and Food Safety
In less developed areas of the world, the assurance of an adequate food supply, the availability of sufficient nutrient density, and the prevention of foodborne illness can all be critical to the survival of large sections of the population.

In more advanced countries, obesity, poor diet, and lack of physical activity can severely impact public health. Even in the most developed nations, outbreaks of foodborne illness can have serious health implications.

Some developing countries are even facing the apparently contradictory challenges of obesity and malnutrition at the same time. In parts of Asia and South America, the rural poor are confronted with food scarcity and malnutrition while their urban counterparts are challenged by growing levels of obesity, due to sedentary occupations and higher-calorie diets.
Interdependence from Country to Country
Food-related events and scientific advances in one country often have a direct effect on other regions: improvements in crop and food production in one country can help reduce famine in other regions. Increased availability and a wider variety of safe, fresh, and processed foods, as well as food ingredients, from different countries is a universal benefit to consumers, though economic and trade issues may also require appropriate consideration.

In all cases, appropriate safety measures must be in place during food production, harvesting, processing, and distribution. International regulatory organizations and advisory bodies are becoming even more important as countries seek to optimize food safety standards and procedures.
The Need for Increased Global Understanding
New varieties of foods, beverages, and food ingredients, as well as new scientific reports on health benefits and food safety, are issues of ongoing interest and concern to consumers and journalists, and all have increasingly global ramifications.

New developments in food science increasingly impact agriculture, food production, food ingredients, food processing, and nutrition-regionally and globally. News of positive developments can excite interest and stimulate further and more rapid advances in nutrition, health, and food safety. Yet at the same time, lack of information and conflicting interests and opinions can create misunderstanding and heightened levels of consumer concern.

Informed consumers worldwide share a common interest in seeking accurate information about food safety, expanded food choices, and a balanced diet that can maximize their potential for sustained good health. They are increasingly looking to health officials, health professionals, and the news media as they search for dietary guidance. As new or enhanced food varieties become available, consumers want to know how to incorporate them as part of their own diet. In addition to the availability of safe and nutritious food, consumers are increasingly emphasizing fair pricing and convenience to meet the needs of their changing lifestyles.
Global Food Safety Issues
Levels of confidence in the safety of the food supply are generally high in North America. By contrast, levels of concern are more elevated in Europe and other world regions where a series of food safety crises, including BSE (commonly referred to as "mad cow disease") and avian influenza, have undermined consumer confidence in producers and processors, in government and, in some cases, even in the competence and credibility of scientists.

Modern media outlets transmit news about food safety developments and crises across the world in microseconds: so a crisis in one part of the world has the potential to alarm consumers across the globe if they are eating similar foods or food made from similar ingredients.

Technological advances, such as food irradiation, active and intelligent packaging, appropriate animal and product tracking systems, HACCP, and other new practices in sanitation, together with enhanced access to global expertise and improved detection methods, have aided in reducing potential food safety risks.

Still, the task of providing the public with accurate and comprehensible information to help its understanding of these new developments remains a daunting one, where journalists and other opinion leaders can play a major role.
Communicating Food Safety and Nutrition
Today's consumers want to know more about the products they eat and drink. They are becoming more interested in and concerned about such issues as food labeling, food science, health claims, the safety of ingredients and food additives, as well as the effectiveness of inspection processes.

Journalists need to have ready access to information from the United States and abroad so that they can provide full and accurate reporting. Often, a broader picture is necessary to put the latest developments in an appropriate context, so that one isolated event or a new piece of research is not taken out of context and does not cause unfounded consumer alarm or expectations.

A new dietary fad from Europe, a food safety concern in Latin America, or a food shortage in Africa can suddenly (and sometimes unexpectedly) hit the headlines in the United States. The reverse is equally true, where new developments and emerging issues in the United States can have an immediate effect in other countries.

Food safety, nutrition, and health are truly important issues of ever-increasing global interest. Timely and effective communications can help consumers worldwide obtain important information that positively impacts their health and well-being.
Related Information

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
International Food Issues and Resources - IFIC Foundation

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Nutrition and food safety are two vitally important issues that affect all of the world's people. Many countries throughout the world are increasingly interdependent on the availability of their food supply and on its safety. As a result, communications about these issues are becoming truly global.

# data[].attributes.body
Patrick Weraksa
Being obese is "socially unacceptable". you can gain large amounts of weight from large amounts of fatty foods at a time making you gain it quick. Risk factors such as obesity and poor diet – as well as diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, lung diseases, cancers and mental illness – are linked with poverty, not affluence. Diseases deeply linked with the quality and quantity of our diets, these are all linked with social and economic derivation.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Last week in Stockholm, Sweden, I was asked to present an insight into the links between food and global health to the Swedish Medical Society Conference; a brief outline on the parallels and overlap between what we eat, the systems that produce and support that consumption, and the health of our populations.

Now this is no easy task - and not because the overlaps are limited - quite the opposite - but because I had only 10 minutes to do it in!

With this in mind, I proposed just 5 of the reasons why food is, and must be, a Global Health Issue.

Reason number one, we are what we eat.

Put simply, globally, locally and individually - we are what we eat. Improvements in nutrition may have given us enormous health benefits this last century, but food-related disease, including obesity, has now become our greatest health challenge for the current century.

In addition to half a billion people still undernourished worldwide - today diabetes, heart disease, cancers and lung disease, are the leading cause of global deaths. In China, a nation rapidly undergoing nutritional and epidemiological transition, one in two or 500 million people are thought to be prediabetic or diabetic.

Diseases which are both caused and solved, in part, by food.

In Europe, the USA and Australia, obesity rates range from the low teens to mid thirty percent, and obesity-related disease is already crippling populations, health systems and national budgets - concurrently under strain from the economic crisis.

Now this is not to suggest that it is simply a question of calories in versus calories out, but the food we eat, can afford and have access to - and how this is marketed, packaged and served - is a large dictator of our health.

Reason number two: Poverty is not a protector from food-related disease, but a risk factor for it.

In the 20th century, the global health scourges were more likely resulting from under-nutrition. This is no longer. Today - our leading global health challenge results from over-nutrition related malnutrition, with 80% of this disease burden occurring in the world's low and middle income nations.

The commonly spouted theory that malnutrition resulting from overconsumption is a rich-person's problem is a dangerous myth.

Risk factors such as obesity and poor diet - as well as diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, lung diseases, cancers and mental illness - are linked with poverty, not affluence. Diseases deeply linked with the quality and quantity of our diets, these are all linked with social and economic derivation.

Reason three: Dietary risks represent profound health opportunities.

The 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study ranked the top causes of global disability and deaths. It is no surprise to many of us, that diet-related diseases topped the charts. But what can surprise some, is that diet itself was named the number one risk factor for morbidity and mortality globally.

The good news though, is that this is a risk factor. This is a disease modifier and amplifier, but if addressed, it is also a disease minimiser and an opportunity for prevention. The quality and quantity of our diets may be an enormous threat to current global health, but inversely it can also become an enormous opportunity for creating a healthier future - if managed appropriately.

The fourth reason: Big Food is a complex, heterogenous and prickly beast.

In 2013, top food companies have more power than some governments, but are unelected and have very different incentives - we must understand this.

The world's biggest food company alone employs 330,000 people and has an annual revenue of almost 100 billion US dollars - two-thirds the GDP of New Zealand and twice the GDP of Croatia. This company also produces 1 billion products each and every day.

In short, some of these companies have more economic power than some national governments and probably more global political influence than many national governments. Yet, the leaders of these companies are unelected and their driving incentives are market-based and focused on profit, not development, environmental sustainability, social justice or health.

This is a challenge - a huge challenge - and currently there is no clear consensus on how to manage this risk.

Do we work with them? Do we shut the door? Do we regulate or let them regulate? Can they really be trusted to fund governments and elections?

These companies exert an enormous influence on population health and I categorise their behaviours into three groups. The good, the bad and the ugly.

The good companies - those which supply food staples, share the need to create healthy populations and sustainable practices - must be engaged and led by government, but in an independent, mature, arms-length and transparent way.

The bad must be recognised, called out, improved and, when necessary, regulated.

The ugly are the most dangerous. We must recognise that selfish and deliberate decisions by food multi-nationals have caused enormous public health costs in the past decades. These Big Food corporations and their practices must be controlled, even limited - this is essential for global health.

The final reason, there is a growing disconnect between food, cooking and people.

Food is essential to global health, right down to the individual level. As food systems become more processed, supply-chains become longer, and our diets are characterised by a long list of chemicals rather than ingredients - we are losing our personal connection to food. Our understanding of how to choose it, cook it and consume it. And this is occurring almost ubiquitously.

Understanding food and where it comes from, is an essential knowledge nugget for a healthy society - and crucial for those working in health. As the Journal of the American Medical Association recently published, the old medical adage of "see one, do one, teach one" must also become "see one, taste one, cook one, teach one".

Engaging with the education and political sectors to ensure this is understood, would be time and energy well spent for any global health enthusiast or doctor. Food must become a more accepted part of the clinical mandate.

Looking Forward.

To conclude, Food is an essential part of health and wellbeing - chosen, prepared, cooked and consumed correctly, food is medicine - it can and has been an enormous catalyst to gains in life expectancy and quality of life to populations around the globe.

But - and this is an important 'but' - mismanaged, unregulated, recklessly advertised, poorly produced and over consumed, food can have dire public health consequences. And those consequences are currently playing out around the world.

Food companies, governments, the medical community, the food supply, what we eat, how we eat, food policies and what we subsidise, how much we eat and what we waste will all dictate whether, in the next century, food can once again be a catalyst of health - or continues as a risk to it.

One thing is clear - food is, and must be, a Global Health Issue.

-

Connect with Sandro on Twitter via @SandroDemaio.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Five Reasons Why 'Food' Is A Massive Global Health Issue | Global Health

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Last week in Stockholm, Sweden, I was asked to present an insight into the links between food and global health to the Swedish Medical Society Conference; a brief outline on the parallels and overlap between what we eat, the systems that produce and support that consumption, and the health of our populations.

# data[].attributes.headline
Social Impact of Food Waste - Luca Lietti

# data[].attributes.subject
Social Impact of Food Waste - Luca Lietti

# data[].attributes.body
Over one-third of global food production goes to waste while over 850 million people are
fighting chronic hunger. (FGV) Countries such as the U.S. are wasting food that could be used to feed hungry countries, but also turned into energy like countries such as South Korea are doing. "One third of America’s food with an economic value of US$161 billion is wasted and less than 7% is recycled." "South Korea, on the other hand, has implemented the world’s strictest food
waste laws, and today diverts 93% of wasted food away from landfills turning such waste into powerful economic opportunities." World hunger is not something that is easily solved, but we can definitely work towards it and stop wasting precious food.

# data[].attributes.body
janett sandoval
When there is an increase in food this causes an increase in algal biofuels which harms the water in our environment this occurs when products such as feed stock such as corn which is a huge component of sales in the U.S. The author emphasizes how this can result in the contamination in both drinking water and water used for farming causing potential animal life damage. "contamination of groundwater, and salinization of water sources." is an example of what negative effects are seen on the environment. "Water-quality effects will depend on the nutrient content of the algal culture medium; whether feedstock production systems are sealed, artificially lined, or clay lined;  this demonstrates the contamination of water that will occur if this is not regulated.My response to this is that it should be regulated because many places already have minimal water access and this will devastate their water quality.

# data[].attributes.body
Fast food is convenient and that trumps health for many Americans. Fast food commonly causes depressions, dental distress, acne, headaches, heart disease/stroke, high blood pressure, extra calories, bloating and puffiness, shortness of breath, blood sugar spike, insulin resistance, and more. Despite all these effects, millennials still send 45% of their food budget on eating out.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Fast food is a common meal option, but it's high in calories and low in nutrients. Eating too much of it could affect nearly all parts of your body.

Swinging through the drive-thru or hopping into your favorite fast food restaurant may happen more often than some of us would like to admit.

Between 2013 and 2016, of U.S. adults ate fast food on a given day. The amount was nearly the same for children and adolescents, with of them eating fast food on a given day during 2015 to 2018.

While an occasional fast food meal won't hurt, a habit of eating out could be doing a number on your health. Read on to learn the effects of fast food on your body.

Most fast food, including drinks and sides, are loaded with carbohydrates with little to no fiber.

When your digestive system breaks down these foods, the carbs are released as glucose (sugar) into your bloodstream. As a result, your blood sugar increases.

Your pancreas responds to the surge in glucose by releasing insulin. Insulin transports sugar throughout your body to cells that need it for energy. As your body uses or stores the sugar, your blood sugar returns to normal.

This blood sugar process is highly regulated by your body. As long as you're healthy, your organs can usually handle these sugar spikes.

But frequently eating high amounts of carbs can lead to repeated spikes in your blood sugar.

Over time, these insulin spikes may cause your body's normal insulin response to falter. This increases your risk of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and weight gain.

Sugar and fat

Many fast food meals have added sugar. That means extra calories without added nutrition. The American Heart Association, which referred to people as either men or women, suggests only eating about 100 calories or 6 teaspoons of added sugar per day for women or 150 calories or 9 teaspoons for men.

Many fast food drinks alone contain more than the daily recommended amount of sugar. A 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola contains 9.75 teaspoons of sugar. That equals 140 calories, 39 grams of sugar, and no other nutrients.

Another common fast food ingredient, trans fat, is manufactured fat created during food processing. It's commonly found in:

No amount of trans fat is good or healthy. Eating foods that contain it can increase your LDL (bad cholesterol), lower your HDL (good cholesterol), and increase your risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Sodium

The combination of fat, sugar, and lots of sodium (salt) can make fast food tastier to some people. But diets high in sodium can lead to water retention, which is why you may feel puffy, bloated, or swollen after eating fast food.

A diet high in sodium is also dangerous for people with blood pressure conditions. Sodium can elevate blood pressure and put stress on your heart and cardiovascular system.

One study found that about 90% of adults underestimated how much sodium was in their fast food meals.

The study surveyed 993 adults and found that their guesses were lower than the actual sodium content by more than 1,000 mg.

Keep in mind that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends adults eat no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day. More than of sodium comes from processed foods and restaurant meals.

Excess calories from fast food meals can cause weight gain. This may lead toward obesity.

Obesity increases your risk of respiratory problems, including asthma and shortness of breath.

The extra pounds can put pressure on your heart and lungs, and symptoms may show up even with little exertion. You may notice difficulty breathing when you're walking, climbing stairs, or exercising.

Restaurants may increase the challenge of calorie counting. Research indicates that people often inaccurately estimate the number of calories of menu items.

Your central nervous system consists of your brain and spinal cord. These areas of your body may also see an impact from eating fast food.

One study from 2020 found that among college students, eating higher amounts of fast food (and, interestingly, salad) was linked to a lower short-term memory score.

Still, other research from 2019 found no effect of fast food consumption on cognitive function. More studies are needed in this area.

The foods you eat may impact your skin's appearance.

A research review from 2021 found that dairy, chocolate, foods high in fat, and foods with a high glycemic index (carbohydrates and sugar) were associated with acne, though more studies need to be done. These foods are often present in fast food.

On the other hand, the research suggested that eating fruits, vegetables, and fatty acids (found in fish and olive oil) helped protect against acne.

Eating fast food may affect your mental health along with your physical health.

A 2020 study found that consuming fast foods with sugary drinks increased the chance of mental health issues in middle school students in China.

Research from 2018 also suggested that eating a Western diet high in red meat, takeout, and refined foods was linked to a higher body mass index (BMI) and inflammation in 14-year-old participants. This was then associated with depressive symptoms and mental health issues when they were 17 years old.

Today, more than two in five U.S. adults and around one in five children have obesity.

Offerings at fast food restaurants may be contributing. One study found that between 1986 and 2016, portion sizes and the number of calories in restaurant entrées and desserts increased significantly.

As Americans eat out more frequently, it could have adverse effects for both individuals and America's healthcare system.

What are the health risks of eating fast food?

Fast food is often high in calories, fat, and sugar but low in nutrients and fiber. While eating fast food occasionally isn't a problem, consuming it frequently may raise your risk of obesity, heart attack, and other health issues.

What happens if you eat fast food more than two times a week?

Eating fast food too often may negatively affect your health. An older study from 2012 found that Chinese Singaporean adults who ate Western-style fast food at least twice per week had a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and dying from coronary heart disease compared with adults who consumed little or no fast food.

Fast food is a popular choice for its taste and convenience, but it tends to be high in calories, sugar, and fat and low in nutrients.

Eating fast food frequently may negatively affect multiple areas of your body, possibly increasing your risk of conditions including type 2 diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure. As a result, it's best for your health to eat it only occasionally.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Fast Food's Effects on 8 Areas of the Body

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Eating fast food occasionally is fine, but too much of it may harm your health. Learn how fast food could affect different areas of your body.

# data[].attributes.body
Genetically modified foods are foods that came from genetically modified organisms. Genetically modified foods introduce new risks to food security such as loss of biodiversity and the emergence of superweeds. The author's main point is that there needs to be more vigilance involved with genetically modified foods.
"here is a need for continuous vigilance for all countries involved in producing genetically engineered food"
"follow the international scientific bio-safety testing guidelines containing reliable pre-release experiments and post-release track of transgenic plants to protect public health and avoid future environmental harm."
I agree with the author because this is a seemingly new process and careful food care and awarness is key to eating healthier foods.

# data[].attributes.body
Salmonella Risk

In Oregon Dairy recalled their milk and juice products that are likely to be tainted with Salmonella. The plant has been closed for cleaning since they have been suspected to have sickened 23 people. The author's main point was to inform citizens that the risk of Salmonella to consumers is very low, yet possible. "The risk is very low... [and] the plant id closed for cleaning" (associated press).  although getting salmonella from their products is unlikely, citizens should be cautious of possible threats. Health services say that "23 Oregon residents were confirmed to have matching DNA patterns of salmonella braenderup" due to the products of this plant (associated press). This caused a call to action to recall their mild and juice products to ensure health. Personally, recalls of foods as common as milk make me really cautious of food at local grocery stores. I would want to feel safe with the food in my locality.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/health/oregon-dairy-recalls-milk-juice-products-tainted-with-salmonella

# data[].attributes.body
Bethany Arias
Millennials are demanding healthy, safe and “clean” food. In 2019, it has become a trend for food to be safe, healthy, and clean to eat. Millennials are expecting companies to make products that are cleaner and healthier, “natural” not processed. In mid-November 2018, the USDA and FDA will be overseeing the production of “clean meat”. The trend of “clean” products has also sparked the trend for plant-based foods which is becoming a big success. David Acheson, author of 2019’s Food Safety and Regulation Issues, states that this consumer vigilance will most likely lead to increased litigation around claims such as “natural” and “healthy” while manufacturers are asserting their rights in battles against California’s Proposition 65. I think millennials wanting “natural” , “healthier” , and “clean” food is perfectly fine and could help Americans become healthier. Also the trend of plant-based foods is a good diet especially to vegetarians and vegans, which is also a booming business for markets.

# data[].attributes.headline
Fast Foods Companies Are Contributing To Golbal Warming 

# data[].attributes.subject
Fast Foods Companies Are Contributing To Golbal Warming 

# data[].attributes.body
This article explains that fast food incorporations need to take urgent action to deal with the climate change and water risks they face, particularly from meat production. You can find this article at https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/mikescott/2019/02/04/fast-food-giants-need-to-face-up-to-climate-and-water-risks-investors-warn/amp/. The authors main point is to bring up the huge environmental footprint companies like McDonalds and BurgerKing are inflicting in exchange for money. I’m honestly not surprised. I knew there was a huge environmental impact, however i didn’t know to what extent and i didn’t know that major companies aren’t really doing anything to help the environment.
-emma fitzpatrick

# data[].attributes.headline
The Effects of Fast Food on the body - Briana V.

# data[].attributes.subject
The Effects of Fast Food on the body - Briana V.

# data[].attributes.body
Millennials alone spend 45 percent of their budgets food dollars on eating out. There is more on what too much fast food can do to your health besides gaining weight like; increase of headaches, dental distress, shortness of breath,

# data[].attributes.body
Nobody really pays attention but big corporations in the meat, dairy, eggs, and bagged greens industries are dangerous and unsafe due to the speeds they work at. It's been reported that E-Coil in beef which has sickened and killed people , or the recent salmonella tainted pasteurized milk , or the numerous times bagged greens have had recalls most recent one was in June. All of these issues that are in our day to day foods that we don't notice that could possibly kills us or cause some sort of illness on us is a direct result of large corporations lax of food safety enforcement laws and lack of inspectors.

# data[].attributes.body
90% of adults don't eat enough fruits  and vegetables , and instead prefer fast food which also lead to the increase of obesity. Spread awareness.
http://time.com/5412796/fast-food-americans/
Jesus Bolanos

# data[].attributes.body
Food Therapy and Weight Loss
Confronting Your Food Issues
Food therapy is becoming a larger trend, with benefits of overall healthier diets, weight loss/gain.
Source: WebMD
Author argues that figuring out how to cut back on take out and focus more on calorie count and flavor of home cooked meals, you can make your way back to a healthier diet.
Evidence: "Ironically, even with all that quantity, chain restaurant food can leave us feeling deprived," Jones says. "You eat and eat and want more because it's not satisfying." (Jones has a PhD in nutrition)
"A lot of this is about entertainment," she says. "We eat to be entertained, not just fueled. We want to hit those flavor marks -- intense tastes -- sweet, sour, salty, bitter."
It's an interesting but brief read. The author makes points that most people probably don't consider despite them coming off as common sense. I never thought about diets as food therapy, except when people become sick of not having enough motivation, I guess labeling diets as a "therapy" is the new trend that will send them into motion and follow through with their new year's resolution.

# data[].attributes.body
Many people today want their food instantly or "on the go" which can create a lot of waste. This not only wastes uneaten food, but also lots of packaging. This concept would be hard to fix and isn't a major problem in comparison to others. Some examples given were fast food products that are trashed if not used and the amount of Starbucks cups that are wasted...
Thoughts: Not surprised at all by the food waste, but I don't really get the packaging waste. I think their examples are weird.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
We all eat and enjoy sharing food with our family and friends but we do not give much thought to the food that we consume and the issues that surround it. While I'm not here to add another issue to your plate or to guilt trip you, I did want to bring some attention to food issues that we face today and maybe give some more thought into something that we take for granted every day.

A fancy and more technical way of saying "hunger", food insecurity is defined by the USDA as a state in which "consistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the year."

Even in America, where we think that our economy and food system is doing well, in 2015, 42.2 million Americans lived in food insecure households, including 29.1 million adults and 13.1 million children. 13% of households (15.8 million households) were food insecure. Considering that America is one of the world's largest food exporters, this fact is a little scary.

This is the statistic that many countries make fun of America for. In fact, the US has a reputation across the world for being the country with one of the highest obesity rates. In fact, just a few years ago, the US was labelled as #1 fattest country in the world. Recently, however, the US has been steadily been dropping in the ranks, though still on the top.

However, the issue still remains dire as children are especially at risk. It is estimated that the current generation could become the first in modern history expected to have shorter lifespans than their parents due to their poor diets and health. The prevalence of junk food and unbalanced meals in schools all contribute to this rising health concern.

3) Food Industry Jobs

While we deal with people in the food industry on a daily basis, we never give much of a second thought to how the food system actually works. Many of the people who farm, grow, cook, and sell our food, face issues on a daily basis, and have been for as long as anyone can remember.

From unfair labor conditions, to pesticide exposure, to even low pay and long hours, the working conditions are not the best or the most glamorous. In fact, 5 of the 8 worst paying jobs in America are in the food industry. A ripe area for labor reform and wage change laws to be pushed to the forefront.

4) Rise of The "Natural, Healthy, And Organic Products"

There is no doubt that consumers are on the health food kick. You see it all over Instagram and social media how people are looking for more "healthy" options. While it is easy to get caught up in the craze and try to eat better, it is also good to understand your purchasing power and the influence that your decisions make on our food system.

Many large manufacturers and food companies are buying up these smaller and more natural companies. Sometimes, they might not even adopt the values of their acquired companies. Therefore, be sure to understand the support that you are giving and to understand the impact of your purchase.

5) Convenience

In the modern world we live in today, people expect things instantly and usually choose the most convenient option for them. As such, many companies are looking to market products that are convenient and "on the go" which usually means more packaging and waste. Just think about all the Starbucks cups you might go through on a weekly basis.

However, it is hard for companies to cater to the consumers who want things instantly and who are very picky. It will be a challenge in the future for companies to address these changing needs and tastes of the consumer. We should be more aware of the impact that our consumption habits have on companies, but more importantly the environment.

Just some food for thought! Be aware of the food that you eat and the food system that you are impacting in your community. It is very easy to take food for granted but there are issues in the world of food that are just as important, if not more so, that get overlooked every single day.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
5 food issues that you should be aware of

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
When we think about all the issues and controversies that arise every day in the world around us, it is easy to get lost and overwhelmed by everything. One topic that always gets taken granted for and overlooked is food.

# data[].attributes.body
Each year plenty of people develop eating disorders due to the way society judges foods. Some don't eat at all (anorexia), while others eat what they want, and throw it up later (bullemia). All of this depends on the societal nature of the food industry, and how each generation shames eating. I, like the author, believe that this situation is extremely important, since it kills people.
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders/index.shtml

# data[].attributes.body
Kimberly Vu
Plastics play a big part in the preparation and production of our food. Research has shown that the chemical found in common plastics, bisphenol A (BPA), has health risks and concerns of transferring into food. The transfer is almost inevitable. Also, the use of plastics is also harming wild life. The scraps of plastic end up in our oceans and animals mistake them for food.
It is scary to see how many harmful chemicals we ingest every day because of plastic.
https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/cookware-plastics-shoppers-guide-to-food-safety#2

# data[].attributes.headline
Healthy and unhealthy social norms                                 Lisamonea W.

# data[].attributes.subject
Healthy and unhealthy social norms                                 Lisamonea W.

# data[].attributes.body
The behavior and opinions of others strongly influence people's decisions to eat and their actions.( descriptive norms)a field experiment was necessary to conduct healthy and unhealthy descriptive norms, as well as healthy injunctive norms. '' Those exposed to an injunctive norm message did not make more healthy food choices than those in the control condition.''''the healthy descriptive norm message resulted in more healthy choices compared with the no norm control condition.'' I think this entry is important because not many people realize that a lot of what they eat is influence by what they see on social media or people they admire.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195666313000494

# data[].attributes.body
In society, fat people are shamed. Obesity is a huge problem in our country today and can last a lifetime without the change to healthier alternatives. I think this is an incredibly crucial situation to be aware of and to work against.
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/index.html

# data[].attributes.headline
environmental effects of the U.S. food system  

# data[].attributes.subject
environmental effects of the U.S. food system  

# data[].attributes.body
the u.s. food system is widely recognized to have direct and indirect effects on the environment."For example, increased use of mineral fertilizers is responsible for much of the growth in productivity in U.S. agriculture over the past 50 years has led to negative impacts on the environment, such as greater greenhouse gas emissions and deterioration of water quality."
the article:

Environmental Effects of the U.S. Food System

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK305182/

Manny V

# data[].attributes.body
Aveline Langmead
As evident in every part of the world,  waste is a serious problem. In the article, "Straws are out, lids are in: Starbucks announces environmental milestone" by Bonnie Rochman, it describes the process taken by Starbucks innovators in designing their new lid. This new lid will eliminate the use of plastic straws in the franchise, eliminating the use of up to a billion plastic straws per year. The author makes sure to emphasize how much change this will make, all by simply changing the shape of the lid. Before introducing these changes, the author described how Starbucks has always been committed to the recycling aspect of the company. For example, "...Starbucks is announcing today that it will phase out plastic straws from its more than 28,000 stores worldwide by 2020, a decision that will eliminate more than 1 billion straws a year." This in turn will be a leading innovator in the fight to eliminate further contribution to the environmental issues surrounding food wastes. '“Starbucks’ decision to phase out single-use plastic straws is a shining example of the important role that companies can play in stemming the tide of ocean plastic,” said Nicholas Mallos, director of Ocean Conservancy’s Trash Free Seas program. “With eight million metric tons of plastic entering the ocean every year, we cannot afford to let industry sit on the sidelines.”'  I feel like this is a huge step forward in this dramatic global problem. A huge company like Starbucks supporting this issue is extremely beneficial in aiding this fight against pollution.

# data[].attributes.headline
Fast Food Health Risks that will shock you. Shawn Hering

# data[].attributes.subject
Fast Food Health Risks that will shock you. Shawn Hering

# data[].attributes.body
Fast Food industries are expanding into other countries, obesity and diabetes is now an increasing pandemic in those countries. A way to prevent this is to educate some people about the risks, but Americans do know about the health risks yet they eat fast food at least once a month. Some of their time evidence suggest that eating fast food can develop depression and damage the heart. https://foodrevolution.org/blog/food-and-health/fast-food-health-risks/

# data[].attributes.body
Pouya Raviole
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK305182/
The excessive use of fertilizers in the United States has contaminated surface ad groundwater in both organic and non-organic forms. This can affect local communities short or long term and causes these affected communities in the US to have a decrease surplus in available and safe drinking water.

# data[].attributes.headline
Study Finds Human and Rat DNA in Burgers- Sam Duke

# data[].attributes.subject
Study Finds Human and Rat DNA in Burgers- Sam Duke

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/275533
A recent analysis of over 200 burgers by a lab group called Clear Labs found rat and human dna in a couple of the burgers. The researchers believe this is most likely due to rat feces and human hair getting in the burgers somehow. Another concerning fact about this was the fact that they often found the contents of the burgers often deviated greatly from what nutritional labeling says. Personally, I think this is very concerning because it makes me really question what I'm eating whenever I eat burgers from now on and I think there should be a stricter heath code for fast food chains so these cases don't happen ever.

# data[].attributes.headline
Food Waste, economic and environment problems-Victoria Pimienta

# data[].attributes.subject
Food Waste, economic and environment problems-Victoria Pimienta

# data[].attributes.body
How much food is wasted a year, including the amount of money wasted. The author is spreading awareness so people can be more conscious about economic factors and how it'll affect us in the long run.
"Every year, approximately $400 billion worth of food is wasted."
" 60 million metric tons of food is wasted every year in the United States alone. This is worth about $162 billion of food. 32 million metric tons end up in landfills which cost local governments $1.52 billion. "
After reading this article I was a bit surprised on the amount that is wasted especially since in developed countries we take our resources for granted while other countries barely have the essentials.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
With millions of people all over the world struggling to find enough food to eat, the fact that millions of tons of food is tossed out every year can be surprising. But it is true. Food waste is a huge problem in developed countries and it is a serious economic and environmental issue.

According to the New York Times, 60 million metric tons of food is wasted every year in the United States alone. This is worth about $162 billion of food. 32 million metric tons end up in landfills which cost local governments $1.52 billion.

However, this problem is not isolated in the United States. Every year, approximately $400 billion worth of food is wasted.

Not only is that money wasted, but that food also could have gone to people in need. The food waste from retailers and consumers in developed countries is more than enough to feed the world's 870 food insecure people. The problem is expected to grow worse unless effort is made to change this. By 2030, the total cost of food waste could be as high as $600 billion.

Not only is this an economic problem, but it is also an environmental problem. The food wasted took resources to make. It used up huge amounts of water, land, and fertilizer only to be tossed in a landfill. The food in landfills decomposes and emits methane, a poisonous greenhouse gas. Globally, methane gas from food waste makes up seven percent of total greenhouse emissions. If the food had been composted properly, it would have emitted carbon dioxide, which is a less potent greenhouse gas.

It is important to cut down on food waste for both the economy and the environment. When shopping, buy "ugly" produce, or produce that most likely won't be bought by anyone else. Also check food for bad smells or signs of mold before throwing it away instead of looking at the expiration date, which doesn't indicate food safety but just an estimate of when the food quality starts going down. But also make sure to compost food scraps instead of throwing it away. Composting can be used to enhance the soil for your lawn and gardens, and it will reduce the amount of methane gas emitted from food waste.

Food waste is a huge problem, but it is possible to cut it down for the economy and the environment.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Food Waste: An Economic and Environmental Problem

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
With millions of people all over the world struggling to find enough food to eat, the fact that millions of tons of food is tossed out every year can be surprising. But it is true. Food waste is a huge problem in developed countries and it is a serious economic and environmental issue.

# data[].attributes.headline
Health Effects of Pesticides - Luca Lietti

# data[].attributes.subject
Health Effects of Pesticides - Luca Lietti

# data[].attributes.body
Toxicity of pesticides used widely on all types of crops on a large scale have short and long term effects on the health of humans. (Pesticide Action Network UK) Humans are exposed to pesticides in more ways than we know, and most importantly, in our food. " It can occur in forestry, gardening, professional and domestic pest control and through the spraying and use of amenities e.g. our parks, pavements and playgrounds." "Long term pesticide exposure has been linked to the development of Parkinson’s disease; asthma; depression and anxiety; cancer, including leukaemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma; and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)." This is unnatural for humans to have in their systems and we are creating more illnesses for ourselves as we make stronger pesticides.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Impacts of pesticides on health Pesticides are poisons and, unfortunately, they can harm more than just the "pests" at which they are targeted.

# data[].attributes.body
Hayden A
Agriculture, raising cows specifically, has negative effects on the environment. The current diet for cows raised for meat makes the cow produce methane gas.  Methane gas is extremely bad for the environment, and has even more effects than carbon dioxide. Not only does methane stay in the atmosphere longer, but it also works away at the ozone, depleting it.  Methane emissions fromm cowan can’t be reduced by putting certain types of seaweed in their diets.  Even though it would largely help our environment, most major companies don’t do this because it costs more for them.

https://timeforchange.org/are-cows-cause-of-global-warming-meat-methane-CO2

# data[].attributes.body
Author: Dana M Small and Susanne E la Fleur
Social influences can be a cause of poor eating habbits. People are influenced by social norms to consume large amounts of bad food. Found on ScienceDirect. Social influence on eating are powerful and persuasive. Eating behaviour is strongly influenced by social context. We eat differently when we are with other people compared with when we eat alone. I agree that people’s eating habbits are widely influenced based on social influences and interactions with certain people.

# data[].attributes.body
Arbonne manipulates americans everywhere who are seeking to improve their health. They recruit independent consultants and pay them based off the money paid by other consultants they have recruited. Arbonne promotes a healthy and lavish life but Arbonnes income statement shows that over 86% of consultants lose money with the business model. The arbonne is promoting a healthy lifestyle but only delivering a moneyless lifestyle to hopeful americans trying to better themselves. This makes me so sad because it is taking over the media and manipulating girls my age to spend money on products and a lifestyle that leaves them with no guap and crushed dreams. -Liz Wood (‘19)

# data[].attributes.body
By: Michael K.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2018/07/18/what-environmental-problems-does-wasting-food-cause/#196fe3272f7a
Tossing out food is not only a waste of money, but it is also a waste of the resources that go into producing that food. Fresh water is a limited resource that is required in the production of food, but the food industry is producing excess food that leads to a waste of water. The author claims that food production is too high compared tp the demand, which leads to a lot of resource depletion. I agree that something needs to change in the food industry to preserve these limited resources, such as water.

# data[].attributes.body
These problems include, undesirable compounds in raw materials, pollution from processing plants, and disposal of food packaging. These issues are causing terrible problems to our Environment. The website also talks about how food wastes plays a major role in today's society. (Environmental Problems in Food Production, Processing, and Preservation) This issue isn't difficult to contain, but action must be done in order to prevent any serious danger to our health regarding pollution.
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-94-011-2904-6_5

# data[].attributes.body
There have been 840,000 pounds of beef that were believed to be E. Coli "Contaminated". Spread the awareness.
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Healthday/story?id=4509010&page=1
Jesus Bolanos

# data[].attributes.body
janett sandoval
The increase in food production result in heavy work conditions that impacts the worker health and well-being.The author emphasizes that food production impacts distinct social groups such as minorities and immigrants.By using "inflation-adjusted value of gross farm sales" it shows how the more sales the harder they work the workers.Many of the workers on U.S farms are unpaid family members of farm operations this is composed of 6 million people.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

# data[].attributes.body
Food waste that ends up in land fills produces large amounts of methane gas, this gas is more powerful than CO2. With enormous amounts of food waste it greatly contributes to the green house gasses which heats up the world by absorbing radiation causing global warming and climate change. The author elaborates on the effects of Food Waste that is not properly disposed of and I agree with the author that Food should be properly disposed of due to the effects its has on the planet wich leads to negative effects in the environment.

Alexis Z.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The Environmental Impact of Food Waste | Move For Hunger

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
More than 40% of the food in the United States each year is wasted. Learn more about the causes of food waste, the impact of food waste on our environment, and what we can do to reduce food waste.

# data[].attributes.body
Food security means that people have a regular access to food all the time. The problem is food insecurity for many people in the world and poverty is usually a closed association to food insecurity. It's more of a problem in 3rd world countries where poverty is a bigger problem. The author has three main points which are the three parts to food insecurity; first food availability which is having a sufficient supply of food on a regular basis. Then food access; having sufficient access to nutritious foods. Finally, food utilization; are people eating right based of a good knowledge of nutrition and care. "There are a number of factors that can affect a person's economic access to food, including lack of job opportunities that can provide sufficient income, or lack of training or business knowledge for success with income generating activities". "Even when a sufficient supply of food exists to feed everyone, food may not always be accessible to everyone." I think it's sad that some people live in fear of being hungry and sometimes starving to death.

# data[].attributes.headline
Children Die of Food Poisoning in Pakistan-Connor D'Aliesio

# data[].attributes.subject
Children Die of Food Poisoning in Pakistan-Connor D'Aliesio

# data[].attributes.body
Five children have died in Pakistan as a result of food Poisoning. The authors main point is exposing the lax enforcement of food safety requirements in Pakistan. Two brothers also died from food poisoning and 240 people suffered from food poisoning at a wedding in Pakistan. This article suprised me in that I didn't know food poisoning was an issue. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/world/asia/pakistan-restaurant-deaths-food-safety.html?rref=collection/timestopic/Food&action=click&contentCollection=timestopics&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=collection

# data[].attributes.body
Many foods are produced through chemical processing to keep them preserved, to make them taste better, cheaper manufacturing, etc. Which are all unnatural for the body to try and process and use. The author’s main point is that real foods are the key to good health, processed food is never. “Food manufacturers spend massive amounts of resources on making their foods as "rewarding" as possible to the brain, which leads to overconsumption.” “Most highly processed foods are loaded with artificial chemicals, including flavorants, texturants, colorants and preservatives.” I agree 100% with this article. Foods that are almost straight from the source or not processed at all is what will be the promoter of good health. As great tasting processed foods are, if we want to be healthy we must find healthy real alternatives to these.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Processed foods, such as ready meals, baked goods, and processed meats, can have negative health effects.

Most food needs some degree of processing, and not all processed foods are bad for the body.

However, chemically processed foods, also called ultra-processed foods, tend to be high in sugar, artificial ingredients, refined carbohydrates, and trans fats. Because of this, they are a major contributor to obesity and illness around the world.

In recent decades, ultra-processed food intake has increased dramatically worldwide. These foods now account for 25-60% of a person's daily energy intake throughout much of the world.

This article looks at how processed foods can affect a person's health and what to avoid.

The term "processed food" can cause some confusion because most foods are processed in some way.

Mechanical processing - such as grinding beef, heating vegetables, or pasteurizing foods - does not necessarily make foods unhealthful. If the processing does not add chemicals or ingredients, it does not tend to lessen the healthfulness of the food.

However, there is a difference between mechanical processing and chemical processing.

Chemically processed foods often only contain refined ingredients and artificial substances, with little nutritional value. They tend to have added chemical flavoring agents, colors, and sweeteners.

These ultra-processed foods are sometimes called "cosmetic" foods, as compared with whole foods.

Some examples of ultra-processed foods include:

frozen or ready meals

baked goods, including pizza, cakes, and pastries

packaged breads

processed cheese products

breakfast cereals

crackers and chips

candy and ice cream

instant noodles and soups

reconstituted meats, such as sausages, nuggets, fish fingers, and processed ham

sodas and other sweetened drinks

Ultra-processed foods tend to taste good and are often inexpensive.

However, they usually contain ingredients that could be harmful if consumed in excess, such as saturated fats, added sugar, and salt. These foods also contain less dietary fiber and fewer vitamins than whole foods.

One large study, involving more than 100,000 adults, found that eating 10% more ultra-processed foods was associated with above a 10% increase in the risks of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and cerebrovascular disorders.

The researchers reached this conclusion after accounting for saturated fat, sodium, sugar, and fiber intake.

Another large study, involving almost 20,000 adults, found that eating more than 4 servings of processed food daily was linked with an increased risk of all-cause mortality. For each additional serving, all-cause mortality risk increased by 18%.

Other research indicates that eating highly processed foods can lead to weight gain.

Below, we look at seven reasons why processed foods can increase the risk to a person's health.

Processed foods tend to contain added sugar and, often, high fructose corn syrup. Added sugar contains no essential nutrients but is high in calories.

Regularly consuming an excess of added sugar can lead to compulsive overeating. It is also linked with health conditions such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and inflammatory diseases.

Processed foods and beverages are among the major sources of added sugar in the diet. Sweetened beverages are a particularly significant source; people tend to consume much more sugar than they realize in soft drinks.

Cutting down on added sugar - by drinking sparkling water instead of soda, for example - is a quick and effective way to make the diet more healthful.

The ingredients list on the back of processed food packaging is often full of unrecognizable substances. Some are artificial chemicals that the manufacturer has added to make the food more palatable.

Highly processed foods often contain the following types of chemicals:

preservatives, which keep the food from going bad quickly

artificial coloring

chemical flavoring

texturing agents

Also, processed foods can contain dozens of additional chemicals that are not listed on their labels.

For example, " artificial flavor " is a proprietary blend. Manufacturers do not have to disclose exactly what it means, and it is usually a combination of chemicals.

Official organizations have tested most food additives for safety, though the use of these chemicals remains controversial among doctors and researchers.

Carbohydrates are an essential component of any diet. However, carbs from whole foods provide far greater health benefits than refined carbohydrates.

The body breaks down refined, or simple, carbohydrates quickly, leading to rapid spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels. When these levels then drop, a person may experience food cravings and low energy.

Because refined carbs cause frequent increases and decreases in blood sugar, consuming them is linked with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

Highly processed foods are often high in refined carbohydrates.

Healthful sources of carbohydrates include:

Ultra-processed foods are very low in essential nutrients, compared with whole or minimally processed foods.

In some cases, manufacturers add synthetic vitamins and minerals to replace nutrients lost during processing. However, whole foods provide additional healthful compounds that ultra-processed foods do not.

Fruits, vegetables, and grains, for example, contain healthful plant compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticarcinogenic effects. These include flavonoids, anthocyanins, tannins, and carotenoids.

The best way to get the full range of essential nutrients is to eat whole, unprocessed, or minimally processed foods.

Dietary fiber has a wide range of health benefits.

Fiber can slow the absorption of carbohydrates and help people feel more satisfied with fewer calories. It also acts as a prebiotic, feeding the friendly bacteria in the gut, and can help boost heart health.

Most ultra-processed foods are very low in fiber, as natural fiber is lost during processing.

Healthful high fiber foods include:

The way that manufacturers process foods makes them very easy to chew and swallow.

Because much of the fiber is lost during processing, it takes less energy to eat and digest ultra-processed foods than whole or less processed foods.

As a result, it is easier to eat more of these products in shorter periods. In doing so, a person consumes more calories - and uses fewer in digestion - than they would if they had eaten whole foods instead.

This increases a person's chances of taking in more calories than they use up, which can lead to unintentional weight gain.

Ultra-processed foods are often high in unhealthful, cheap fats. For example, they often contain refined seed or vegetable oils, which can be easy to use, inexpensive, and last a long time.

Manufacturers create artificial trans fats by adding hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils, making them more solid.

Trans fats increase inflammation in the body. They also raise levels of low-density lipoprotein, or "bad," cholesterol, and decrease levels of high-density lipoprotein, or "good," cholesterol.

Eating trans fats is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. For example, according to a 2019 study, a 2% increase in energy intake from trans fats is linked with a 23% increase in cardiovascular risk.

The best way to avoid refined oils and trans fats is to avoid processed foods. A person can replace these with healthful alternatives, such as coconut oil or olive oil.

In recent decades, ultra-processed foods have become common in diets worldwide. However, eating large amounts of these foods increases risks to health.

To rebalance the diet or make it more healthful, a person can replace ultra-processed foods with whole foods, including grains, nuts, seeds, lean meats, fruits, vegetables, and legumes.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Processed foods: Health risks and what to avoid

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Processed foods, such as ready meals, baked goods, and processed meats, can have negative health effects. Most food needs some degree of processing, and not all processed foods are bad for the body. However, chemically processed foods, also called ultra-processed foods, tend to be high in sugar, artificial ingredients, refined carbohydrates, and trans fats.

# data[].attributes.body
Reilly Condrey
Humans rely heavily on the animals mass produced in factory farms. All across the U.S. they are treated inhumane, taken out of their natural habitat to be slaves in the factories created. Their "homes" are overcrowded with no room to roam free and stretch their legs, filled with Ammonia from pig waste, no sunshine or pasture, and they are forced to live that way. It is a dangerous system for both the farm animal culture and the now factory owners and workers. Many aren't aware by picking up a hamburger on the side of the road, and supporting these chains, that you influx this negative environment for animals, and keep a roof over this issue.
Main Point : Animals are stuck in a system of unhealthy and unnatural mass production.
Evidence: "Ammonia fumes rise to dangerous, uncomfortable levels due to the pigs’ waste."
"U.S., rely heavily on inhumane factory"
My stance: I believe the connection between farmers and animals is gone. It is now not a passion for most to work with animals so they make environments where it is easier for the market but makes animals slaves to the system. It is important to support healthy environments for animals and not ignore the issue of mass production factories.

https://www.aspca.org/animal-cruelty/farm-animal-welfare/animals-factory-farms

# data[].attributes.body
Samantha Elias
Most fast food is loaded with carbohydrates with little to no fiber. When your digestive system breaks down these foods, carbs are released as glucose into your bloodstream. As a result, your blood sugar increases. The author's main point is to show how eating fast food can have a negative effect on your body. The author states that, "Your pancreas responds to the surge in glucose by releasing insulin. Insulin transports sugar throughout your body to cells that need it for energy." With too much insulin, it could lead to unusual sugar spikes. The author also mentions, "these insulin spikes may cause your body’s normal insulin response to falter."
This is very unhealthy for humans and could heavily affect their bodies. https://www.healthline.com/health/fast-food-effects-on-body#digestive-and-cardiovascular-systems

# data[].attributes.body
Food security is the right of every individual to have access to safe and nutritious food, consistent with the right to adequate food and the fundamental right of everyone to be free from hunger. There has been a decrease in food insecurity especially within Western countries due to economic changes and rapidly increasing populations. A large part of this food insecurity comes from long periods of high unemployment, as well as decreased wages. Roncarolo, the author of this article, explains how there’s only two ways to solve this food insecurity problem: address the causes of the problem, or treat the problem directly. Most Western countries rely on food distributions, or food banks, to directly treat the problem. However, it is argued whether or not food banks actually help to alleviate food insecurity, as it relieves the government of their duties. As for adresssing the causes of food insecurity, Roncarolo suggests government commitments to living wages and welfare, taxation reforms, and new approaches to agricultural food and nutritional policies. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4830644/

# data[].attributes.body
Geneva Martinot
Fishing for ones needs have become a thing of the past.  Now we over fish to the point in which, it brings many species to near extinction.  Many fishing industries also use practices that impact the water quality, by churning up sediments and removing burrowed worms.  Other methods include using dynamite sticks which destroy coral reefs and 🤬 other species in the region. In use fishing methods don't only impact the ocean but also lost fishing gear does.  Many of the lost fishing gear continues to capture sea animals which will never be harvested or used.

Main point: The impact of the big fishing industries is detrimental to the sea.
Evidence:
"they continue to catch animals, a phenomenon known as “ghost fishing.”
"churns up sediments along the seafloor, causing them to become suspended in the water column, decreasing water quality."
Reaction:  I was aware of a few of  the  impacts of the fishing industry, however after reading this there is so many more issues.  Almost everything they do is harmful to the animals.
Enviro. Consequences of Fishing Practices

# data[].attributes.headline
Concerns rise over U.S. Food Safety - Briana V. 

# data[].attributes.subject
Concerns rise over U.S. Food Safety - Briana V. 

# data[].attributes.body
145 cases of food poisoning were reported in the United States due to the production and distribution system of animals spreading bacteria. This causes a beef patty to be contaminated, making a larger issue of the industrialization and centralization of the nation’s food system.

# data[].attributes.body
Place entries related to environmental issues under this.

# data[].attributes.body
Place entries related to health issues under this.

# data[].attributes.body
Place entries related to Political issues under this.

# data[].attributes.body
Place entries related to economic issues under this.

# data[].attributes.body
Place entries related to social issues under this.

# data[].attributes.body
In order to gain a more complete and proper understanding of how complicated and varied issues related food have become, you are going to generate a class list of current problems. Each of you must do the following for at least 2 issues from the following 5 categories: Social, Economic, Political, Health, and Environment. Realize that some issues can fall under multiple categories.
1. Search for a current food issue.
2. Find one scholarly article, website, or video related to your topic.
3. Create an entry on this padlet that includes the following components: 1. a title, 2. a brief summary of the issue as it currently stands, 3. sourcing information for your found article, 4. the author's main point, 5. at least 2 pieces of evidence used by the author, and finally, 6. your reactions to the source and opinions of the issue. A hyperlink to the source. Be sure you move your entry under the correct heading. You will do this TWICE, be sure to put your name on your entries.

# data[].attributes.body
This article shows us how much food we are wasting, how it’s impacting the environment and gives us some pointers on how not to waste more food. This article can be found at https://www.kcet.org/food-living/how-californians-are-fighting-food-waste-on-the-farm-at-the-store-and-at-home. The authors main point of this whole article is to show us how to reduce food waste and protect our environment from the harmful effects of decomposing processed food. My reaction is surprised, I didn’t realize we wasted so much food. For example certain vegetables are thrown away not because their quality is bad but because they are misshapen.
- emma fitzpatrick