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Obesity + Hunger = 1 Global Food Issue

TED-Ed via YouTube

Overview

Explore the interconnected global issues of hunger and obesity in this thought-provoking TED talk by Ellen Gustafson, co-creator of FEED bags. Delve into the complexities of global food inequalities, examining how agricultural practices, school feeding programs, and food production systems contribute to these seemingly opposite yet related epidemics. Learn about The 30 Project, an initiative aimed at transforming farming and eating habits over the next three decades. Gain insights into global security policies, the state of agriculture in Africa, and the rise of obesity in developed countries. Discover how processed foods impact health worldwide and consider the role of personal responsibility in addressing these challenges. Engage with collaborative ideas for improving global food production and distribution to create a more equitable and sustainable food system.

Syllabus

Intro
Global Security Policy
School Feeding
The Feed Bag
The Feed Company
Hunger in America
Agriculture
African agriculture
Obesity in developed countries
Global food system
The 30year cycle
Second dream
The 30 Project
Collaborative ideas
Global food production
Processed foods
Personal responsibility

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TED-Ed

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