Our Unsafe Food Supply Is Killing Us - 0 views
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Angela Anderson on 05 Sep 13Discusses our current food supply is detrimental to our health due to chemicals, pesticides, and lack of oversight
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FDA's Total Diet Study: Monitoring U.S. Food Supply Safety - 0 views
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Describes the FDA's study about the safety of our food supply. Discusses chemical standards and allowable toleration levels
Food Matters - 0 views
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This site offers information about what goes into processed foods and how it can affect your health. It provides alternative solutions and ways to improve your diet. It also encourages you to take action in a variety of ways.
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Very informative website encouraging ideas to eat healthier. I enjoy reading about new and changes ideas in the food culture because it is evolving just like everything else in the world. Maybe someday everything will be organic and I believe the world will be a much healthier place overall.
Reducing food waste for business. - 0 views
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This article explains the economical, social, and environmental benefits of reducing waste. It explains the benefits businesses could take from reducing food waste. -
This website summarizes over the benefits of conserving food from waste. The list of benefits are environment, economic, and social.
Labels sought for genetically modified food - 0 views
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D. Barbara Boxer, a Senator from California, is part of a growing contingent of lawmakers that are bringing legislation forward regarding the need for labeling of GM food and ingredients. She believes that we should join a growing number of nations throughout the world that are supporting or have supported similar legislation.
Food waste in America - 1 views
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The site is a ministry run by society of St. Andrew which operate programs to salvage any food. The website also goes over facts and statistics of food waste.
Drug Testing for State Assistance - 0 views
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This short article shows a bill that passed in Kentucky to start testing for illegal drugs to get state assistance such as food stamps or any cash assistant programs. Positive testing results will not be given to police, but will cause the applicant to be ineligible. Also they must be tested yearly.
Food insecurity in Arizona highlighted this month - 0 views
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This article focus' on a campaign for the Feeding America network, which encourages people to donate to the local food bank. This is during times when there isn't much donations coming through during a specific month.
U.S food waste challenge. - 0 views
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The USDA is encouraging manufactures retailers and community's reduce, recover and recycle food. They are also challenging to from a group of 400 partners by 2015.
Government Attack on Food, Personal Freedom, Continues - 0 views
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In Venice, CA. an owner of a farmers market was arrested for selling unpasteurized goat's milk and cheese to an undercover agent. The farmers market is a private club that only sells to members and personal freedom is in question when an owner can't sell healthy homegrown fares to private members.
Personal Freedom Under Attack in Cleveland; the Food Police Strike Again - 0 views
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Author, Tara Dodrill, recently wrote "Personal Freedom Under Attack in Cleveland; the Food Police Strike Again," in regards to a Healthy Cleveland initiative that began in February of this year to ban trans-fat in bakeries and restaurants. Though trans-fats have been proven to be un-healthy shouldn't the choice be a choice of your own personal freedom?
Food Stamps and Obesity - 0 views
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Do food stamps increase the potential for obesity? According to this article there are subgroups at risk, including those who are on the program for longer periods of time.
Regulatory Issues: The Next Step for GMO Labeling - 0 views
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Activists and legislators are trying to push our "right to know" regarding GMO labeling on to companies whose products are genetically modified. A few states are already putting the bill into action.
New York Soda Ban - 1 views
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Mayor Bloomberg, of New York City, wants to ban the sell of large sodas and other sugary drinks. The article talks about how if the government can stop the sell of sodas, then what's next, limiting food portions, and meals sold in grocery stores. Thaler an author on these issues, stated that a better way to handle these situations is to nudge people in another direction, like offering kids fruits and veggies in the cafeterias.
Big Brother - Thinner Brother - 1 views
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Twenty-five states are currently considering over one hundred and forty bills directed at controlling obesity according to the latest article from the Washington post. The bills if passed would tax fatty foods, force fast-food restaurants to post nutrition information with menu and limit candy and sugary drinks sold in schools.
Plant Biotechnology Companies Launch "GMO Answers" - 0 views
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Biotech companies respond to the concerns brought up by the public on GMO foods and processes
GMO labeling shows progress - 0 views
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Proposition 37 in California has sparked interest all across the country. USDA has approved a non-gmo label for meats. Awareness of GMO's is on the rise as the interest of people wanting to know if they're food has been genetically modified or not.
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Great article. I have followed the GMO issue for a while and I don't see why they can't label. They know what is and what is not since some of these companies ship to countries where GMO's are not allowed.
Sarah Palin attacks Michelle Obamas anti-obesity efforts - 0 views
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This article is about Sarah Palin's "anti-anti-obesity" views. Sarah Palin is defending our personal freedoms by opposing Michelle Obama's efforts to regulate the foods we eat. Sarah believes families should be able to make the decisions about the foods they eat and the government should stay out of it. There are other people's views on the topic as well.
Ban on Happy Meals with Toys - 0 views
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This law was proposed in order to fight childhood obesity. It was vetoed, however. This is such a close argument I can see one going either direction, but it is a private company so they do have the right to regulate their own menu. Parents also have the right to make smart decisions.
Persecution.com News Room - Voice of the Martyrs - 0 views
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This website is dedicated to reporting on the many atrocities done to Christians in many countries. This non-profit organization provides many forms of aid such as medical assistance, food and clothing to the persecuted church around the world. This site has updated articles and information on every country that persecutes Christians.
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