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Food allergies are common, and can be life-threatening. When introducing new foods to infants, many believed that delaying the exposure of certain foods may protect infants from allergic reactions, but more recent research points to the opposite.
Trish Fisher, a dual degree Master of Public Policy and Master of Public Health student, details her research on agricultural methane policy and the role that public health can play in championing strategies to support climate change mitigation.
Eating more fruits, vegetables, and nuts can make a meaningful impact on a person’s health—and the planet’s too. Crunching the numbers, two Michigan researchers have some recommendations on how to eat—one meal at a time—for health and environmental sustainability.
The economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the risk of the nearly 26 million adults in the US struggling to access and afford food. Federal nutrition assistance programs like SNAP help, but additional assistance is needed for those already receiving maximum benefits. And many of these emergency measures should become permanent.
While promoting healthy eating may be well-intentioned, messaging that incites fear of weight gain contributes to weight stigma and encourages negative psychological outcomes. During a pandemic, it is especially important to consider in all health care settings the implications of discussing food and bodies.
Current climate trends place unprecedented pressures on global food systems. Meanwhile, agricultural production itself is the single largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the food system. How can the global food system be transformed, and what roles will public health play?