Qualitative Exploration of Cultural Influence on a Rural Health-Promotion Initiative.

Objective: To develop a conceptualization of cultural influence on perceptions of a rural food and physical activity policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change project to inform public health research and practice.

Design: Basic qualitative research design, semistructured phone interviews with community health coalition members.

Setting: Five rural Southern counties (obesity prevalence > 40%).

Critical issues facing the animal and food industry: a Delphi analysis.

By the year 2050, the world's population is estimated to increase by approximately 2.1 billion people. For the sake of food security and safety, it is vital for the animal and food industry to act now in preparation for future consumption needs.

Critical Food Safety Issues Facing the Food Industry: A Delphi Analysis.

Abstract: The topic of food safety continues to receive increased attention and has ramifications on various human, environmental, policy, and economic levels worldwide. By garnering feedback from 30 food industry experts, this study was undertaken to identify the most critical issues facing the food industry in relation to food safety. According to expert opinion and after three rounds of Delphi inquiry, food contamination detection, outbreaks, and prevention along with governmental oversight, education for and communication with consumers and employees, and globalization were identified as the main areas at the forefront of food safety.