Industrial agriculture and food corporations have produced an abundance of food that is
highly processed, nutritionally poor, and environmentally burdensome. As part of a healthy …

Of all the ways to interact with our environment, food is perhaps the most universal medium.
Throughout the course of our day, the vast majority of us consume at least one meal, and …

The contemporary industrial food system has purposefully distanced eaters from food's
origins. This has created a lack of knowledge not only about where food comes from, but …

Food shapes our lives: not simply by governing biological processes, but also shaping our
memories, emotions and culture. Modern urbanized societies have lost touch with both the …

This article examines the informational exchanges between consumers, food activists and
small-scale food producers and vendors through the lenses of justice and literacy …

There are numerous problems created by the industrial food system. These include
redefining the relationship between eaters and their food as one between a consumer and a …

Background Evolving norms and complex food environments may require new skill sets and
mind-sets to maintain a healthy diet. Food literacy acknowledges the influence of external …

The goal of this viewpoint is to promote an integrated and holistic framework for food literacy
on college campuses. We propose that a framework to promote an effective understanding …

The term food citizenship is defined as the practice of engaging in food-related behaviors
that support, rather than threaten, the development of a democratic, socially and …

Colleges and universities are increasing purchases of local food, which impacts
stakeholders along the food supply chain. The dining staff members who prepare locally …