Food Politics and the Twenty-First Century Food Movement

(Visit: www.uctv.tv) The paradox of today’s global food system is that food insecurity or obesity threaten the health and welfare of half the world’s population. Underlying these problems is an overabundant and overly competitive food system in which companies are forced to expand market channels to meet corporate growth targets. The contradiction between the goals of public health and food corporations has led to a large and growing food movement in the United States, which seeks policy changes to promote healthier and more environmentally sound food choices. Marion Nestle considers the cultural, economic, and institutional factors that influence food policies and choices, and the balance between individual and societal responsibility for those choices. Recorded on 03/21/2017. Series: "UC Berkeley Graduate Lectures" [5/2017] [Show ID: 32228]

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Why should Coca Cola’s shareholders care about anything other than profits? What obligation should corporate entities have to act morally - i.e., in “conformity to ideals of right human conduct” (Merriam-Webster) - if doing so is in opposition to profitability? Under capitalism, profit is essential but moral responsibility is elective.

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According to Marion Nestle, there are 2 kinds of food policies - what are they and how might each be influenced by politics?

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Yes, go vegan!! Everything we do as individuals will add up!

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financial subsidies 26:47

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Go vegan.