CIAT's new strategic initiative on Sustainable Food Systems seeks to address food waste and accessibility to affordable and nutritious food for people living in cities and urban slums. Photo by: Georgina Smith / CIAT / CC BY-NC-SABANGKOK — In a region that hosts the majority of the world’s megacities, Asia is seeing malnutrition following the masses to urban areas.Urbanization can be a signal of positive social and economic development. But if it isn’t managed early and inclusively from a nutrition standpoint, rapid rural to urban transitions can also lead to dysfunctional food systems.
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June starts the season of grilling and summer picnics. This seminar includes great recipes to plan a healthful and tasty outdoor party! Learn how to keep foods safe and make smarter choices for summer meals. Test your BBQ IQ with a fun trivia game. Upcoming dates ...
U.S. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, center, serves lunch to Magdalena Castro, left, and Margot Alvarado, right, at the Bella Vista senior housing in New Haven Monday.U.S. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, center, serves lunch to Magdalena Castro, left, and Margot Alvarado ...
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