Food Policy
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IN THE NEWS: The FDA Finds Groceries Are Contaminated. But Will It Do Anything About That?
New Contribution from Sung Kyun Park
Americans are likely consuming per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—man-made contaminants—with every meal, from packaged meats to chocolate cake sold at the grocery store. PFAS in water are already regulated. Environmental advocates think it's time for food to be regulated too. Read more
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Nearly All Americans Fail to Eat Enough of This Actual Superfood
William Chey Quoted in Vox
When we fret about the deterioration of the American diet, we tend to focus on the excessive amounts of sugar, salt, and calories we’re now eating. What we don’t talk about: an important ingredient that’s gone missing as we’ve been filling our plates with more chicken and cheese. Fiber. Read more
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IN THE NEWS: Adding Breakfast to Classrooms May Have a Health Downside
New Research from Kate Bauer
Some schools offer breakfast in the classroom to ensure that hungry children start the day with a full stomach so they're ready to learn. But this may have an unintended consequence -- it may raise the risk of childhood obesity. Read more
