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.
Social Media can be our best friend or our worst enemy when it comes to researching safety protocols regarding the food we consume. Safe Plates Social Media Manager, Candice Christian, discusses the importance of doing research on the content we consume on social media, and encourages us to ask the right questions – “Is this content rooted in research?” “Who am I receiving this information from?” and so much more.
Candice Christian – Extension Associate in Consumer and Retail Food Safety

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