Keeping the country healthy: The government's role in public health
When New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed banning large sugary drinks, there was a lot of public backlash. But this country actually has quite a history of government intervening in the name...
View ArticleWhen does public health intervention work?
This week, “Take Care” explores the issue of government intervention into public health – something that often causes controversy.Click 'Read More' to hear our interview with Tracy Fox.
View ArticleNutrition facts label will be changing
The familiar nutrition label you see on every food and drink you buy will be changing. This week on WRVO's health and wellness show "Take Care," hosts Lorraine Rapp and Linda Lowen speak with Tracy...
View ArticleWhat's the future for the nutrition facts label?
The Food and Drug Administration is changing the nutrition facts label for the first time since the 1990s. The changes will update the current labels, which have serving sizes that seem too small to...
View ArticleFederal school lunch policy -- healthy choice or burdensome regulation?
Recent changes to make the federally subsidized National School Lunch Program more nutritious have been controversial. In fact, several central New York schools have opted out. This week on WRVO's...
View ArticleSubsidized school lunches -- a matter of finances, taste and nutrition
Recent changes to the National School Lunch Program have been controversial, with some student, parents and educators complaining about them. A few school districts nationwide have even decided to drop...
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