Science Advice for Policy by European Academies (SAPEA), part of the European Commission's Scientific Advice Mechanism, has published an evidence review report summarizing social science research seeking a sustainable food system for the European Union. Here, I reflect on its key findings and tease out foundational issues that the document raises for scientists and policymakers.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oneear.2020.06.008 | DOI Listing |
ISME Commun
January 2025
J.F. Blumenbach Institute of Zoology and Anthropology, University of Göttingen, Untere Karspüle 2, 37073 Göttingen, Germany.
Earthworms are keystone animals stimulating litter decomposition and nutrient cycling. However, earthworms comprise diverse species which live in different soil layers and consume different types of food. Microorganisms in the gut of earthworms are likely to contribute significantly to their ability to digest organic matter, but this may vary among earthworm species.
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January 2025
406 East 100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA.
This project investigated the generation and characterization of post-service food waste at Georgia Gwinnett College dining hall from Spring 2022 to Spring 2023. In Spring 2022, for three weeks, twice a week, a total of 115.08 kg of post-service food waste was collected by cafeteria workers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBMJ Nutr Prev Health
August 2024
NNEdPro Global Institute for Food Nutrition and Health, Cambridge, UK.
Background And Aim: Globally, COVID-19 has had a profound impact on food and nutrition security. This paper aims to gather the perspective from Transforming India's Green Revolution by Research and Empowerment for Sustainable food Supplies (TIGR2ESS) Flagship Project 6 (FP-6) team on the impact of COVID-19 on the food systems in India. The responses collected will be used for further research projects after TIGR2ESS ends in March 2022.
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September 2024
Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Objectives: Disease-related malnutrition (DRM) presents in up to half of adults and one-third of children admitted to Canadian hospitals and significantly impacts health outcomes. Strategies to screen, diagnose and treat DRM exist but policy to facilitate implementation and sustainability are lacking. The purpose of this study was to explore gaps, opportunities, barriers and enablers for DRM policy in Canada.
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January 2025
Qingdao Innovation and Development Base, Harbin Engineering University, Qingdao, China.
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