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Politics of the Plate: Oh, Deer
In the name of food safety, California farmers have been waging a needless war against native wildlife.
04.15.09
food politics
Rethinking School Vending Machines
A whole new approach is the subject of the third Senate hearing on school nutrition re-authorization.
04.06.09
- Keywords
- health + science,
- kids,
- nutrition/diet,
- sam hurst
food politics
Red Meat and Mortality
A major new study links consumption of red meat to premature death. But is beef really to blame?
03.27.09
- Keywords
- health + science,
- beef,
- nutrition/diet,
- sam hurst
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No Such Thing as a Free Lunch
For generations, the students at Red Cloud Indian School raised their own food—then the federal government got into the act.
April 2009
- Keywords
- nutrition/diet,
- health + science,
- sam hurst,
- chris dudley,
- kids
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Bad Times for BPA
Two new pieces of legislation would completely ban bisphenol A, the hard plastic used in bottles and food containers, because of safety concerns.
03.18.09
food politics
Minnesota School Food Survey
The re-authorization of the School Lunch Programs promises to benefit both students and farmers, but the devil is in the details.
03.13.09
- Keywords
- health + science,
- nutrition/diet,
- kids,
- joanne berkenkamp,
- sam hurst
food politics
Politics of the Plate: A Cool, Refreshing Sip of Plastic
A new study shows that exposure to bisphenol A (a compound used in making hard plastic food containers) causes hormonal changes in mammals after birth, not just in the womb.
02.23.09
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- health + science,
- industry
food politics
Politics of the Plate: A Ban to Dye For
Artificial food colorings are so ubiquitous that they’re nearly impossible to avoid, but legislators in Maryland are pushing to change that.
02.17.09
food politics
Oscars® Honor a Community Garden
The Academy Awards nominate a documentary film that looks at the tragedy of a once-verdant plot in South Central L.A.
02.13.09
- Keywords
- margy rochlin,
- health + science,
- film,
- los angeles,
- nutrition/diet
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Secrets of the Stinking Rose
When it comes to garlic, the smellier the better: The compound responsible for its pungent odor is linked to its health benefits.
02.11.09
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