GGR107H1 Lecture Notes - Food Security, Civic Engagement, World Health Organization
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Industrialization of corn has almost eliminated small farms, which are being replaced by large industrial farms: decisions relating to what and how crops are grown are based on economics (not environment or social considerations) Industrial corn (hfcs/animal feed/additives) has been detrimental to the health of humans and animals (also to the environment and our society) Lecture about food security and health (at community health centers) Nutrition: food security- whether you have access to healthy and affordable foods. Income- biggest determinant- corresponds in a linear fashion to your health. If you have the money, you can buy all the organic, healthy stuff you can buy: housing- in to there"s not very many affordable housing. Rent is the first thing of importance, then the phone bill and what"s left over is for food: employment- time to cook and shop is a problem for many, education.
