Tag: public health
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This Floating Food Forest Allows Anyone to Pick Fruits and Vegetables for Free
By Sarah McColl • Originally published by TakePart Swale aims to turn public art into public service by providing free fruits and vegetables to all. In the spring of 2010, The New York Times made a mistake that required more than a sidebar correction. “On Second Thought, Don’t Eat the Plants in the Park,” read the…
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2015 Dietary Guidelines: A plate full of politics
By David L. Katz, MD I won’t mince words: in my opinion, the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, just released today, are a national embarrassment. They are a betrayal of the diligent work of nutrition scientists, and a willful sacrifice of public health on the altar of profit for well-organized special interests. This is a sad…
