Browsing W&L Shepherd Program for the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty and Human Capability by Subject "Nutrition"
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Apples and Autonomy: Improving Nutrition Education to Maximize Fair Equality of Opportunity
Recent increases in children's food autonomy present both a problem and a promise for school nutrition education programs: greater food autonomy makes these programs all the more important, but how can we improve their ... -
Knowledge is Power: School-Based Nutrition Education and Childhood Obesity
The obesity epidemic is a growing problem. Adolescent and childhood obesity is compounding the already high obesity rates in the United States. If something is not done, almost all adults in the U.S. could be overweight ... -
Nutrition Effects on Health and Recidivism in the American Prison Complex
If food in prison was made more nutritious, would health outcomes improve, and recidivism be reduced? Using the Virginia State Department of corrections as my population, I explore this question in three parts; the existing ... -
Revolutionizing SUD Recovery: The Crucial Role of Nutrition in Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Substance Abuse
While there are various approaches to treating SUDs [substance use disorders], one promising avenue is through nutrition. Nutrition plays a critical role in overall health and well-being, and it has the potential to address ...