Healthy Beyond the Body
Healthy Beyond the Body
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The National World Health Organization defined healthy as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” With an influx of media trends providing false information about dieting, food safety, body image, and overall health, this podcast was aimed to provide a deeper look into what health looks like in varying disciplines such as psychology, communications, nutrition and dietetics, food science, and agriculture.
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The podcast delves into the multifaceted nature of health, covering psychology, nutrition, food science, and agriculture, with episodes like a deep dive into food safety practices featuring experts discussing raw cookie dough risks and the importance of informed food choices.
The National World Health Organization defined healthy as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” With an influx of media trends providing false information about dieting, food safety, body image, and overall health, this podcast was aimed to provide a deeper look into what health looks like in varying disciplines such as psychology, communications, nutrition and dietetics, food science, and agriculture.
How can we enforce preventative measures in childhood to promote healthy habits later in life? Dr. Dara Bloom joined us to discuss the importance of farm to early child education and the benefits of connecting local farmers to early child care centers. Dr. Bloom discusses how teaching children about the importance of fruits and vegetables can be fun and engaging, from arts and crafts to gardening. Dr. Bloom also dives into the different ways communities enjoy supporting their local farmers and how produce stands may be one of the most popular ways to encourage consumers to purchase fresh produce.
Dara Bloom – Associate professor, Local food extension specialist, and assistant director of community-based food systems for CEFS
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