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According to the NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy annual 2022 Food Metrics Annual Report, an estimated 1.2 million (14.6%) New York City residents were food insecure. (source:https://lnkd.in/dGdvksuu) What does that mean for cities like NYC and their residents when we know that food insecurity and socioeconomic status play a major role in liver disease prevalence, severity, outcomes and hepatic risk factors (e.g. unhealthy diets 🍟)? Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (#MASLD) is now the most common liver disease globally 🌍. #FoodInsecurity is an "upstream" risk factor for MASLD, advanced fibrosis and greater all-cause mortality among those living with liver disease. If we do not intervene on food insecurity at four major levels (environment, policy, community and health care), we cannot ↘️ reduce the burden of liver disease, and consequently, close the gap on social and health inequities. 👇 Read the latest on the current research in the field, the need for implementing proven interventions, and the role #liverspecialists especially can have: https://lnkd.in/e2Sx5K5z

According to the most recent report from the USDA, nearly 13% of American households experienced food insecurity in 2022. This means that many individuals and families are not receiving the proper nutrition they need. To combat this ongoing issue, Aetna, a CVS Health Company is partnering with local organizations to increase access to nutritious food in the communities we serve. Aetna Better Health of Texas teamed up with the Episcopal Health Foundation to address complex social issues that often lead to food insecurity. By using a solution discovery approach, we're helping Texas communities identify, understand and share existing strategies to combat food insecurity. Read more from my colleague Angie Hochhalter, Director of Community and Population Health at Aetna Better Health of Texas: https://bit.ly/4dchUcI  

The House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee is urging the Government to create a comprehensive, integrated long-term strategy to overhaul our food system, supported by new legislation. This recommendation is the main takeaway from their report, “Recipe for Health: A Plan to Fix Our Broken Food System.” The report highlights that obesity and diet-related diseases are a public health crisis, costing society billions annually in healthcare expenses and lost productivity. Read the report here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ej-mR-ia

Heading to Athens for a workshop with representatives of 11 Member States from 5 World Health Organization regions to advance policies to regulate the harmful #marketing of foods to children. 👉 More and more children and adolescents across the world are living with obesity, high glucose or high blood pressure. 👉 In most of the cases, these conditions appear due to the excessive consumption of foods high in #sugar, #salt or unhealthier #fats. Sadly, often this consumption starts in the first years of life and worsens over time. 👉 Food Marketing increases children's interest in and craving for these foods. 👉 Unless it's regulated, food marketing will drive many harmful eating behaviours that lead to #obesity and #noncommunicable diseases. Katrin Engelhardt, Ailan Li, Francesco Branca, Robyn Landais, Benn McGrady, Melanie Bertram, Julianne Williams, Kremlin Wickramasinghe, JOAO BREDA, Francesca Celletti, Jørgen Torgerstuen Johnsen, WHO Regional Office for Europe #foodsystems4health, #stopobesity

#thoughtsonathursday Reflecting on a recent read about the Nutri-Score system, it's enlightening to see how a simple color-coded label could significantly steer us toward healthier food choices. Especially noteworthy is how this initiative, gaining momentum across Europe, is making strides in France,Belgium, spain and germaney. It’s more than just a label; it's a public health tool, illuminating the path to better nutrition and, consequently, a healthier life. The International Agency for Research on Cancer's endorsement of Nutri-Score as a potent weapon against non-communicable diseases underlines its importance. It’s a stark reminder of how vital clear nutritional information is, particularly for combating health inequalities in less affluent regions. This Thursday, I find myself inspired by the power of informed choices and the global impact they can have. Let's embrace transparency in our food and make health-conscious decisions easier for everyone. Read more here https://lnkd.in/eB74nrfQ #nutraVerse #Nutriscore #healthyireland ##foodtransparancy #labeling #foodlabels #ecosystems #iarc #foodnavigaton

The House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee demands that the Government should develop a comprehensive, integrated long-term new strategy to fix our food system, underpinned by a new legislative framework. This is the key conclusion of the Committee’s report, ‘Recipe for health: a plan to fix our broken food system’. You can access the full report from the link below: https://lnkd.in/eernbKjK

🍎 Local Challenge, Local Solution: Recent data uncovers a critical issue in Yolo County - food insecurity has surged to 29.2%. The connection between food insecurity and unhealthy dietary patterns leading to obesity cannot be overlooked. It's crucial to address these challenges directly and reestablish our bond with local food sources. 🌱 Calling for Action on Food Insecurity and Obesity in Yolo County. Join our LinkedIn community to keep abreast of our initiatives combating these pressing issues. Follow Yolo Farm To Fork for updates and opportunities to contribute. #yolofarmtofork #latourangellefoundation 🔗 Stay informed and engaged: https://lnkd.in/giFjVd7B

💡 Research shows that up to 50% of cancer cases could potentially be prevented through healthier lifestyle choices. The Mahi a Rongo | The Helen Clark Foundation report, peer-reviewed by Cancer Society of New Zealand’s Emma Shields and co-authored by Murray Bruges, sheds critical light on how accessible, nutritious food can transform public health and economic growth. This kind of thought leadership is key to building healthier futures for everyone. Nutrition is one of the foundational pillars of improving health outcomes. Best-in-class wellness programs, such as those designed to support employee vitality and cancer defense, build on this by taking a complete lifestyle approach. They address stress management, behavior change, exercise, sleep, gut health, and toxin protection to help employees improve their quality of life at every phase of cancer—diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, caregiving, and prevention. @Cancer Society of New Zealand and Murray Bruges, thank you for championing this vital conversation. Your work inspires action not only within communities but also in workplaces, where empowering employees with tools to improve their health can have a ripple effect on well-being and productivity. 📌 What would workplaces look like if they prioritized holistic health strategies that addressed both nutrition and chronic disease prevention? How would this transform employee engagement, retention, and overall health outcomes? Discover more about “Beyond Prevention: A New Era of Employee Wellness and Cancer Defense” by visiting our website. Book a free demo and receive an All-Access Pass to experience how the Tree of Life program can redefine wellness within your company. Let’s build a healthier future together. 🌱 #WorkplaceWellness #CancerPrevention #NutritionForHealth #EmployeeVitality

Great initiative! This article discusses the "critical link" between access to healthy food options and improved health outcomes, and those facing food insecurity are more at risk for chronic diseases. #HealthEquity #FoodInsecurity

For 100 years, food fortification, the practice of deliberately increasing the content of vitamins and minerals in a food, has been essential to combating public health crises. However, these practices have continued into the modern era. Because overconsumption of nutrients has been linked to toxicity and diseases, public health officials should continue to reflect on the benefits and risks of food fortification today. Check out my latest blog post on the Bill of Health to read more about food fortification policy.