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How economic inequality affects the American diet

by Priya Fielding-Singh
Nov 17, 2021
In this book excerpt, Priya Fielding-Singh discusses how inequality manifests in how Americans eat.
In her new book, "How the Other Half Eats," Priya Fielding-Singh explores the factors contributing to nutritional inequality in America. Above, people shop for fresh produce at a farmers market in New York City.
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FDA issues new sodium guidelines for the food industry

by Kristin Schwab
Oct 15, 2021
The agency recommended gradual changes to the salt content in 163 processed food categories -- aimed at lessening the amount of salt we eat.
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Coalition launches global food loss and waste standard

by Annie Baxter
Jun 6, 2016
Global food loss and waste cost up to $940 billion a year.
A prep cook at a San Francisco restaurant drops apple skins into a food scrap recycling container.
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Military chow hall makeovers, with a side of broccoli

by Marketplace Contributor
Feb 15, 2016
Army dining facilities are being asked to do more with less, and to get soldiers to eat their veggies.
Sgt. Earl Lendore, a food service specialist in the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, prepares a meal at a Ft. Bragg dining facility.
Staff Sgt. Christopher Freeman/82nd Combat Aviation Brigade PAO
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A trans fat ban might just be the icing on the cake

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jun 15, 2015
The FDA needs to 'nail the coffin shut,' consumer group says.
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Flavor, nutrition and the end of 'blandification'

by David Brancaccio
May 5, 2015
"The Dorito Effect" discusses the link between good food and good health.
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School lunch's food fight

by Tim Fitzsimons
Apr 15, 2015
Critics say rules on nutritional content make the meals unappealing and costly.
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The intersection of food, sustainability and politics

by Tim Fitzsimons
Apr 14, 2015
A report suggesting limitations on red meat consumption stirs up controversy.
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Dietary update: Cholesterol-rich foods aren't so bad

by Sally Herships
Feb 11, 2015
Eggs are bad for you. No wait, now they may be good for you.
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McDonald's is not lovin' GMO potato

by Dan Weissmann
Nov 20, 2014
McDonald's appears to agree with customers who see new FDA-approved genetically modified potato as unhealthy.
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