European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Evaluating the environmental impact of various dietary patterns combined with different food production system) - http://www-personal.umich.edu/~choucc/environmental_impact_of_various_dietary_patterns.pdf - A report on a study that aims to explore the hypothesis that plant-based diets are environmentally better than meat-based diets as well as compare different environmental impacts resulting from different dietary patterns
(omnivorous, vegetarian, vegan) and methods of production (conventional farming and organic agriculture).
Food Fight - http://www.foodfightthedoc.com/foodfight.html - documentary that examines agricultural policy and food culture development in the 20th Century and how the California food movement has created a counter-revolution against big agribusiness.
Let's Move - http://www.letsmove.gov/communityleaders.php - First Lady Michelle Obama's campaign. Let’s Move! is a comprehensive initiative dedicated to solving the problem of obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams. Combines comprehensive strategies with common sense and provides resources for anyone interested in getting involved in this movement.
Lettuce Link - http://lettucelink.blogspot.com/2010/12/threats-to-food-security-for-immigrants.html - Lettuce Link is an innovative food and gardening program growing and giving since 1988 that creates access to fresh, nutritious and organic produce, seeds, and gardening information for families with lower incomes in Seattle. Lettuce Link works to educate the community about food security and sustainable food production.
Kaiser Family Foundation - http://www.kff.org/insurance/snapshot/chcm010307oth.cfm - The Kaiser Family Foundation is a leader in health policy and communications. They are a non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the U.S., as well as the U.S. role in global health policy. Unlike grant-making foundations, Kaiser develops and runs its own research and communications programs, sometimes in partnership with other non-profit research organizations or major media companies.
National Public Radio (NPR) - (U.S. Late To the Party On School Lunch Makeovers) - http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/02/02/133403282/u-s-late-to-the-party-on-school-lunch-makeovers - NPR is a privately and publicly funded non-profit membership media organization that serves as a national syndicator to 797 public radio stations in the United States. This article addresses the way in which the United Sates is lagging behind other countries with the nutrition of our school lunch programs.
New York Times (A High Price for Healthy Food) - http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/12/05/a-high-price-for-healthy-food/ - discusses research of Adam Drewnowski, Director of the center for public health nutrition at the University of Washington. Data shows that it’s easier for low-income people to sustain themselves on junk food rather than fruits and vegetables. A 2,000-calorie diet would cost just $3.52 a day if it consisted of junk food, compared with $36.32 a day for a diet of low-energy dense foods.
Reuters (US Senator Seeks Junk Food Ban, School Lunch Boost) - http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/03/17/food-usa-schools-idUSN1715006520100317 -
Reuters is a global news agency headquartered in London, United Kingdom owned by Thomson Reuters. The article discusses a Senate bill that would ban junk food in U.S. schools.
Seattle City Council (Local Food Action Initiative) - http://www.seattle.gov/council/conlin/food_initiative.htm - The Local Food Action Initiative is a series of actions meant to promote local and regional food sustainability and security. The intent is to improve our local food system and in doing so, advance the City of Seattle’s interrelated goals of race and social justice, environmental sustainability, economic development, and emergency preparedness.
Seattle P.I. (Poor Are Priced Out of Healthful Eating) - http://www.seattlepi.com/local/301574_grocerygap29.html - The Seattle P.I. is no longer in business, but nevertheless, this article poignantly describes the struggles lower-income communities and individuals face in obtaining nutritious, healthy food.
Sustainable Table - http://www.sustainabletable.org/issues/environment/ - Resource that provides insight around the major issues surrounding sustainable meat and factory farming. It provides a simple overview, but also lnks to more detailed information and organizations who specialize in particular topic of sustainability.
The Food Revolution - http://www.foodrevolution.org/racismfoodhealth.htm - discusses genetically modified foods and adverse the health effects of processed foods. Discusses the dangers behind many of today's foods as well as the benefits of healthier foods.
