Lectures (Video)
- 1. Introduction: What We Eat, Why We Eat and the Key Role of Food in Modern Life
- 2. Food Then, Food Now: Modern Food Conditions and Their Mismatch with Evolution
- 3. Biology, Nutrition and Health I: What We Eat
- 4. Biology, Nutrition and Health II: What Helps Us and Hurts Us
- 5. Biology, Nutrition and Health III: The Psychology of Taste and Addiction
- 6. Culture and the Remarkable Plasticity of Eating
- 7. Hunger in the World of Plenty
- 8. Nutrition Transition and Global Food Issues
- 9. From Ancient to Modern Farming: The Green Revolution and the Prospect of Feeding the World
- 10. Sustainability I: The Impact of Modern Agriculture on the Environment and Energy Use
- 11. Sustainability II: The Impact of Modern Agriculture on Biodiversity, Genetic Modification and Animal Welfare
- 12. Public Health vs. Medical Models in Nutrition Change: Saving Lives One or a Million at a Time
- 13. Eating Disorders and Obesity
- 14. Perspectives of the Food Industry
- 15. Economics, Nutrition and Health: Subsidies, Food Deserts and More
- 16. Everyone but Me: The Pervasive Reach and Powerful Influence of Food Marketing on Food Choices
- 17. The Politics of Food I: How Politics Affects National Nutrition Policy
- 18. The Politics of Food II: The Issues, the Fights and Who Controls the Frame
- 19. The Law and Opportunities to Improve Nutrition and Health
- 20. Schools and Nutrition: Where Health and Politics Collide
- 21. The Morphing of the Modern Diet
- 22. Sustainability and Health Food Access
- 23. Success Stories, Innovation and Change from the Grass Roots
The Psychology, Biology and Politics of Food - Lecture 22
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Lecture 22 - Sustainability and Health Food Access
(Guest Lecture by Melina Shannon-DiPietro and Jennifer McTiernan) Two guest speakers share their experiences in changing the food environment in their local communities. Melina Shannon-DiPietro describes how the Yale Sustainable Food Project changes people's connection with food at Yale and reflects a growing national and academic trend. Jennifer McTiernan describes the development and goals of CitySeed, highlighting the power of individuals and communities to make change.
Prof. Kelly D. Brownell
PSYC 123: The Psychology, Biology and Politics of Food, Fall 2008 (Yale University: Open Yale) http://oyc.yale.edu Date accessed: 2009-11-20 License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA |