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Danielle Nierenberg's Blog – October 2011 Archive (4)

Celebrating Nutrition on America’s “Food Day”

Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute’s Nourishing the Planet project

Hamburgers, pizzas, french fries, and sugary drinks-in today's fast-paced world, these foods have become staples for many Americans. But this unhealthy diet has led to an increase in chronic health problems such as obesity, diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, and high blood pressure. According to the U.S. Centers…

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Added by Danielle Nierenberg on October 20, 2011 at 15:58 — No Comments

All for one aim: Multi-pronged approach to fight hunger

Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet project



The volatility of food prices, in particular price upswings, represents… Continue

Added by Danielle Nierenberg on October 13, 2011 at 15:36 — No Comments

Global Meat Production and Consumption Continue to Rise

Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet.



Global meat production and consumption have increased rapidly in recent decades, with harmful effects on the environment and public health as… Continue

Added by Danielle Nierenberg on October 11, 2011 at 16:16 — No Comments

World Food Prize Recognizes Leadership in Agriculture, but More Policy Support Is Needed to Feed the World’s Hungry

Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet





Policymakers around the world need to… Continue

Added by Danielle Nierenberg on October 6, 2011 at 20:36 — No Comments

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