Monthly Archives: September 2011

Forget “From Farm to Fork”! What about “From Farm to Flush”? Visuals not included.

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The overly used motto, “from farm to fork” often refers to the idea of thinking more holistically about where our food comes from, how it is processed and how we cook and consume it. Or put more simply, what is … Continue reading →

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The SUN Movement: No, it isn’t a cult nitwit! It is the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement!

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The Scaling Up Nutrition movement is gaining momentum in some parts, at least among nutritionists working internationally and a few fistfuls of UN development specialists. In 2010 over 100 organizations including Governments, civil society, the private sector, research institutions and the United Nations … Continue reading →

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Bioversity’s Nutrition Strategy – Resilient Food and Nutrition Systems: Analyzing the Role of Agricultural Biodiversity in Enhancing Human Nutrition and Health

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This past year I worked diligently with colleagues at Bioversity International, on the 10 year nutrition strategy. Below is a summary of the strategy along with the link to the entire strategy. Bioversity’s Nutrition Strategy One of the world’s greatest challenges … Continue reading →

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