@samdknowlton The $12.7 trillion annual externalized costs of the global food system highlight a concerning trend. This paradox of overeating surpassing hunger signals a critical shift in human health challenges.
@samdknowlton Transforming healthcare with a 'food as medicine' approach is a game-changer. The potential to prevent 10,000 deaths weekly and save $1.1 trillion annually is immense. Urgent re-education for doctors and a shift in our agricultural system are vital steps for a healthier future.
A poor diet impairs general well-being and lifespan by promoting overweight, cardiovascular disease, nutrient deficiencies, and mental health problems. Here is a link that outlines how to tackle a poor diet.
https://t.co/en790Dy5fu
The quote that caught my attention was "Believe in your dreams and they may come true, believe in yourself and they will come true" #EM203Robin#EM203Research
#EM203problems@EM203clima identified poor diet in their concept map. Poor diet is a problem and arises because people can live in food deserts, not be able to afford food, have no transportation to get healthy foods, and be uneducated on healthy eating.
#EM203problems@GGingerich2210 There are serious health and environmental problems caused by pollution. While water pollution harms aquatic environments and drinking water, air pollution is a contributing factor to respiratory illnesses.
#EM203problems @RVaishnovi A severe experience might expose someone to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If untreated, PTSD can cause problems with everyday functioning, damaged relationships, and an increased risk of drug misuse and other mental health problems.
#EM203problems@EM203EBlair Deforestation poses a threat to the environment, animals, wildlife, and public health. As a result of poor air quality, animals relocate to residential areas, our air quality declines, and human health suffers.
@rayne_blasutti Hey Rayne, I think that learning and understanding the Digital Age is very important when it comes to this course and life in general. I also learned how to solve a harder sudoku puzzle too!
@EM203Ahanser Hey Adam! That is very good that you have taken a step back and thought about how we as humans consume knowledge and you have inspired me to want to do the same.
@EM203DYoon Hey Tony! That is very true and I could not agree more, I wish there was a possibility multi-tasking could help in an academic setting to see how much more productive one can be...
@em203vandan Hey Vandan! I totally agree with you, this course has most definitely been amazing so far and I can't wait to learn more new ways of learning as you mentioned. I also recognized the importance of digital resources and how its transformed over the years too!
So far in EM203 I have been enjoying learning the new and exciting content. What I have learned so far in the class is the meaning of constructivism and the main points about this theory which I found very interesting! #EM203Robin