Tag: USDA

Food Insecurity: In the “Salad Bowl of America”

by yaleglobalhealthreview, posted in Issue 7 (Fall 2016)

BY CLAIRE CHANG Rows of lettuce in the Salinas Valley. Source: BrendelSignature at English Wikipedia. Nicknamed the “salad bowl of America,” the Salinas Valley of Monterey County, California, reigns as one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world. As a whole, Monterey County contributes significantly to America’s total annual vegetable production. For example, … Continue reading Food Insecurity: In the “Salad Bowl of America”

Red Meat and Processed Meat and the Risk of Cancer

by yaleglobalhealthreview, posted in Issue 6 (Spring 2016)

BY REBECCA SLUTSKY It’s a tough time for lovers of hot dogs, bacon and beef jerky. After twenty years of research, the World Health Organization’s cancer research group recently announced that there is significant evidence that processed meat is a carcinogen that can cause colorectal cancer in humans.1 In addition, the research concluded that there … Continue reading Red Meat and Processed Meat and the Risk of Cancer