Megan Larson

Dietetics student at BGSU

[Megan Larson @LarsmegMegan]

@MostekCarlie @carrierd #fn4800 it is definitely scary that marketing has such a heavy influence on how our food is grown and processed. It should skew more towards science, and hopefully we as professionals can promote this.

[Megan Larson @LarsmegMegan]

@erica_buenger @carrierd #fn4800 true. I feel like the second one was trying to provide more perspectives and opinions while the first one had a concrete stance.

[Megan Larson @LarsmegMegan]

@carrierd #fn4800 the two articles were different in that the 2nd one gave multiple perspectives from professionals on different topics rather than one opinion. They both seemed to conclude that organic has been put on a pedestal by marketing and the negative factors should be considered.

[Megan Larson @LarsmegMegan]

@erica_buenger @carrierd #FN4800 I agree, especially since Organic farming is such a hot topic in the US. Europe has similar ideas surrounding the topic.

[Megan Larson @LarsmegMegan]

@carrierd #fn4800 I was really surprised to find that conventional and organic both have their pros and cons, and no matter which you choose you will be sacrificing certain desirable qualities. Neither one is considered universally “better” than the other.

[Megan Larson @LarsmegMegan]

Q3- also, the influence that the large-scale farms have on the industry has a huge impact on environmental safety. Their practices are often mirrored by other smaller farms, so their decisions are really important. #fn4800

[Megan Larson @LarsmegMegan]

@carrierd #FN4800 other issues, specifically environmental, include soil erosion/waste of land, greenhouse gases, and climate change which all effect the success of crop yield.

[Megan Larson @LarsmegMegan]

@carrierd #FN4800 my biggest confusion that organic farming is considered to be better than conventional. As Allen and the articles highlighted, there are upsides and downfalls for both types of farming and neither is really “better”.

[Mary-Jon Ludy @MJLudy]

BIG thanks to @meadjohnson for sponsoring the @ResearchDPG student awards! Special congrats @BGSUHHS student @LarsmegMegan for earning a pilot grant to support her swim research! @EatRightOhio #FNCE

[Megan Larson @LarsmegMegan]

#BGSUOneDay #OneDay500

[Megan Larson @LarsmegMegan]

#NFSMFN3350 Don't just randomly stock your fridge! Storing poultry on the bottom shelf is a key way to prevent food born illness.

[Megan Larson @LarsmegMegan]

@MJLudy Yes I will continue to use them. Although they may not be 100% accurate, they are a large help to be aware of what I eat. #fn3100

[Megan Larson @LarsmegMegan]

@A_Potatoe_Skin this is interesting. I think it would be cool to have it connect to newer fridges that have innovative features. #fn3100

[Megan Larson @LarsmegMegan]

@acizzle27 true- older generations might not own a smart phone or know how to use it properly. #FN3100

[Megan Larson @LarsmegMegan]

@MJLudy its not as personalized as a one on one meeting with a health professional. It may not give completely accurate information #FN3100

[Megan Larson @LarsmegMegan]

@acizzle27 I agree with this. Instead of relying on an RD who they may only see once in a while, an app gives continuous feedback. #FN3100

[Megan Larson @LarsmegMegan]

@MJLudy It will allow for them to easily log their diets so I can analyze and assist them in improving their daily intake. #FN3100

[Megan Larson @LarsmegMegan]

@MJLudy I will be an RD. I can learn about how to log my own diet and get a feel for what it will be like for my future clients. #FN3100

[Megan Larson @LarsmegMegan]

@MJLudy I have used MyFitnessPal for about a year now. I love the widespread database and easy to use features #FN3100