These four challenges will shape the next farm bill – and how the US eats

Even if you don’t live near farm country, you’ve got a stake in the upcoming farm bill – including what kind of farms your tax dollars support.

Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director, Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, Arizona State University • conversation
May 8, 2023 • ~10 min

Infant formula shortages forced some parents to feed their babies in less healthy ways

Many families in the US encountered empty shelves when they went in search of infant formula during COVID-19.

Jennifer Hahn-Holbrook, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of California, Merced • conversation
March 23, 2023 • ~5 min

Trend showing decline in health of younger adults draws concern

Researchers find hypertension, diabetes, and obesity worsened across the board in study group of people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, with racial and ethnic disparities present.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
March 7, 2023 • ~7 min

‘Blue foods’ benefit health and the planet

Diets rich in food from the ocean and freshwater sources can help address both nutritional and environmental challenges, researchers report.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
Feb. 23, 2023 • ~7 min

Many baby foods contain toxic metals

The most popular items in the baby food aisle share a concerning ingredient: They likely contain toxic metals.

David Hill-Buffalo • futurity
Feb. 6, 2023 • ~7 min

Many baby foods contain toxic metals

The most popular items in the baby food aisle share a concerning ingredient: They likely contain toxic metals.

David Hill-Buffalo • futurity
Feb. 6, 2023 • ~7 min

Parsing which foods are healthy and which are less so isn't always straightforward – a new rating system aims to demystify the process

The Food Compass system scores foods based on variables like the amounts of refined grains and sugars, processing and healthful ingredients. People who ate better-scoring foods had better overall health.

Renata Micha, Associate Professor in Human Nutrition, Tufts University • conversation
Jan. 24, 2023 • ~11 min

Dollar stores are the fastest growing food stores in the US

More Americans are buying groceries at dollar stores, which often means getting food that's low in nutrition and high in calories.

Tufts University • futurity
Jan. 23, 2023 • ~7 min

Are highly processed foods addictive?

Is it possible to become addicted to highly processed foods like chips, cookies, and doughnuts? A new study suggests the answer is yes.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
Nov. 11, 2022 • ~5 min

Are highly processed foods addictive?

Is it possible to become addicted to highly processed foods like chips, cookies, and doughnuts? A new study suggests the answer is yes.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
Nov. 11, 2022 • ~5 min

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