Where the 2016 Presidential Candidates Stand on Food Policy
Helpful to see a side-by-side comparison of the candidates on specific environmental, health and food issues. Though I have to say, some of the answers scare me! 😳☹️ #policynews
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DietID_TeamDietitians 8yr I've been waiting for this piece! Thank you for sharing... Though I feel similarly shocked. It's interesting how many candidates share policy recommendations that don't match up with their own dietary choices - kind of like the McDonald's CEO who doesn't eat McDonald's -
Gwendolyn 8yr Yes exactly! On a side note- Ted Cruz saying that if his wife is First Lady, French Fries will return to the cafeteria? Talk about stellar food policy... We do NOT need someone to come in and purposefully reverse all of Michelle Obama's hard work.
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DietID_TeamDietitians 8yr Yea I saw that article. I was horrified!
The Ongoing Need for Healthy Food in Corner Stores
citylab.com
"New research shows that WIC program participants mostly redeem their benefits at large stores, but small, local operations are still an important resource." #foodpolicy #foodnews
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annefood @Rachna
Statistics on American Eating Rituals
food52.com
"Only 24% of meals are made from scratch (+ other surprising statistics)" #foodnews
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etsummer Only 24% made from scratch! That is so shocking.
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etsummer Only 24% made from scratch! That is so shocking.
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JenniferEmilson How sad!
How Minimum Wage Hikes Could Affect Small Scale Franchisees
eater.com
"Despite evidence to the contrary, fast-food franchisees say wage hikes will affect their bottom line." These are small privately run businesses we are talking about. #policynews
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DietID_TeamDietitians this is such an important discussion, because a lot of 'small businesses' in America are actually franchises - where the independent business owner absorbs all risk. As someone who grew up in a...
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annefood So true, Rachna. Good to hear your comments on this.