Serving up food studies online: teaching about “food from somewhere” from nowhere

Growing Food Safety from the Bottom Up

The overall burden of foodborne illness is unknown, in part because of under-reporting and limited surveillance. Although the morbidity associated with foodborne illness is lower than ever, public risk perception and an increasingly complex food supply chain contribute to uncertainty in the food system. This paper presents an agent-based model of a simple food safety system involving consumers,...

Studies of Migration of Styrene Monomer from Polystyrene Packaging into the Food Simulant

Food guidelines ? How much is a serving?

Figuring out what and how much to eat can feel overwhelming, but thankfully there are a number of resources available to help you inform a balanced diet. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) review and update the national dietary guidelines every five years, incorporating the latest research related to nutrition. While the guidelin...

Food guidelines ? How much is a serving?

Figuring out what and how much to eat can feel overwhelming, but thankfully there are a number of resources available to help you inform a balanced diet. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) review and update the national dietary guidelines every five years, incorporating the latest research related to nutrition. While the guidelin...

Food Guidelines ? How much is a serving?

Knowing what and how much to eat can feel overwhelming. In recognition of the fact that more Americans are overweight and obese than ever before, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regularly reviews and updates the food guide recommendations. The newest update by "Choose My Plate" and makes suggestions based on age, gender, and activity level....