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Aug 15, 2024 • 28min

Daniel Hinkle, J.D., Senior State Affairs Counsel at the American Association for Justice discusses how trial attorneys advocate for farmers.

Did you know that trial attorneys work to protect farmers against harms they experience from the use of agricultural chemicals? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Daniel Hinkle, J.D., lawyer, lobbyist and Senior State Affairs Counsel at the American Association for Justice. Hinkle describes the role of trial attorneys in helping farmers receive compensation from harm related to pesticide use, and the agrochemical industry’s attempts to reduce their liability by influencing pesticide labeling.Related Websites: American Association for Justice: https://www.justice.org/ Failure to Warn legislation: https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/02/state-legislation-popping-up-to-limit-liability-of-pesticide-manufacturers/ Icahn School of Medicine Glyphosate fact sheet: https://icahn.mssm.edu/files/ISMMS/Assets/Departments/Environmental%20Medicine%20and%20Public%20Health/CEHC/FactSheet-Glyphosate.pdfIARC review of glyphosate: https://www.iarc.who.int/featured-news/media-centre-iarc-news-glyphosate/
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Aug 9, 2024 • 28min

Tod Cooperman, M.D., President and Founder of ConsumerLab.com discusses food and supplement risks and benefits.

Did you know that the sugar alcohol xylitol has been linked to increased risk of blood clots? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her interview with Tod Cooperman, M.D., President and Founder of ConsumerLab.com,  the leading national independent reviewer of food products and dietary supplements. Cooperman reviews his recent reports on the potential harms from sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners, and potential benefits of olive and fish oils, plus what to look for when purchasing products..Related Websites: www.consumerlab.com
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Aug 1, 2024 • 28min

Katie Marx, policy associate with the Center for Science in the Public Interest discusses food marketing to children.

Katie Marx, a policy associate with the Center for Science in the Public Interest, dives into the alarming $2 billion spent annually on marketing unhealthy food to children. She discusses how influencers shape kids' eating habits through apps and games. The conversation highlights regulatory challenges in curbing this marketing, successful policies in other countries, and the insidious presence of advertising in schools. Marx advocates for stronger regulations and media literacy to empower kids and families against misleading food marketing.
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Jul 25, 2024 • 28min

Katelyn Jetelina, MPH, PhD., epidemiologist and author of “Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE)” newsletter.

Join the conversation with Katelyn Jetelina, epidemiologist and science communicator, as she discusses the link between climate change and bird flu, raw milk risks, science communication challenges, and strategies for promoting public health and preventing pandemics.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 28min

Lisa Kaas Boyle, JD, environmental attorney, cofounder of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, and executive producer of Overload: America’s Toxic Love Story.

Did you know that plastic is made from fossil fuel, and has deleterious effects on planet and people?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Lisa Kaas Boyle, JD, environmental attorney, cofounder of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, and executive producer of the documentary film, Overload: America’s Toxic Love Story. Boyle describes the injustice of fossil fuel and plastic pollution, the myth of plastic recycling, and the importance of citizen action and public policies.Related website:  www.lisakaasboyle.comMore Drinking Fountains, Fewer Plastic Bottles: https://law.tulane.edu/news/law-alumna-more-drinking-fountains-fewer-plastic-bottles
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Jul 11, 2024 • 28min

Kellie Casavale, RD, PhD., Senior Science Nutrition Advisor at the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Did you know that the mundane advice dietitians give to “eat a variety of foods in moderation” is actually critical to both reaching nutritional adequacy and protecting us from contaminants in foods? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Kellie Casavale, RD, PhD., Senior Science Nutrition Advisor at the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Casavale discusses ways to protect vulnerable populations, especially children, from heavy metal contaminants (lead, mercury, cadmium and arsenic) in our food, with an emphasis on fish and seafood.Related website:  “Advice About Eating Fish and Shellfish:”https://www.epa.gov/choose-fish-and-shellfish-wisely/epa-fda-advice-about-eating-fish-and-shellfish https://www.fda.gov/media/102331/download?attachment “Closer to Zero: Reducing Childhood Exposure to Contaminants from Foods:” https://www.fda.gov/food/environmental-contaminants-food/closer-zero-reducing-childhood-exposure-contaminants-foods
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Jul 4, 2024 • 28min

Christina Badaracco, MPH, RD, discusses food as medicine and The Farm Bill: A Citizen’s Guide.

Registered Dietitian Christina Badaracco discusses food as medicine and The Farm Bill, highlighting the need for national farm policies to support public health. She explores culinary medicine, teaching kitchens, and the impact of subsidies on food choices in relation to healthcare transformation through nutrition.
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Jun 28, 2024 • 28min

Evan Craine, Ph.D., Research Associate, The Land Institute, discusses perennial agriculture.

Did you know that 80 to 90 percent of all agriculture globally is based on annual grain crops? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Evan Craine, Ph.D., Research Associate at The Land Institute, who discusses the ecological benefits of perennial agriculture.Related website:  www.landinstitute.org https://kernza.org/new-kernza-food-drink-products-proliferate/
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Jun 21, 2024 • 28min

Omanjana Goswami, Ph.D., Interdisciplinary scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists discusses soil health, human health, and water pollution from Tyson meat processing plants.

Dr. Omanjana Goswami from the Union of Concerned Scientists talks about soil health, human health, and water pollution from Tyson meat processing plants. They discuss the connection between soil and human health, impacts of nitrate pollution, corporate influence on policies, consumer choices in the food system, and the health risks associated with nitrate contamination in drinking water.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 28min

Pam Koch, Ed.D, R.D., Professor of Nutrition and Education, Columbia University, New York, discusses child nutrition.

Dr. Pam Koch, a Professor at Columbia University, discusses child nutrition. She talks about teaching children to cook, the impacts of ultra-processed foods on child nutrition, empowering kids to make healthier choices, and the importance of hands-on cooking experiences to promote healthy eating habits.

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