"We work to shift markets and change public policy to support healthier food systems that use less fuel, create less pollution and leave the soil healthier. This kind of agriculture results in safer food, less contaminated with arsenic and other pollutants and with fewer antibiotic-resistant bacteria." David Wallinga, M.D. We work to make food healthier by advocating for more sustainable food production and a less contaminated food supply while supporting family farmers and rural communities. Food accounts for most exposures to many toxic pollutants. Our efforts include protecting a child's first food, breast milk, from toxic contamination. Choosing Safer, Sustainable Food Creating Healthier Food Factory Farms and Health Antibiotic Overuse in Food Animals Toxic Sludge, Fertilizers Environmental Roots of Disease Farms to Hospitals The Eat Well Guide Smart Children's Products: Learn about chemicals in children's products that pose health risks. | PDF Smart Guide on Sludge Use in Food Production: Consumers should choose foods produced without sewage sludge-based fertilizers. | PDF Smart Plastics: Making smarter purchasing decisions for plastics. | PDF Smart Meat and Dairy: Picking safer, sustainable food for healthy children and a healthier environment. | PDF Smart Produce: Choosing fruits and vegetables to minimize pesticide exposure. | PDF Smart Fish: A guide for Minnesota moms, moms-to-be and kids under 15. | PDF Playing Chicken: Avoiding Arsenic in Your Meat: Brand name chicken sold in American supermarkets and fast food restaurants are widely contaminated with arsenic. April 5 2006| David Wallinga, M.D./IATP | PDF Green Chemistry "Very young children are the most vulnerable [to toxic chemicals] because their bodies and brains are still developing. Their defense mechanisms are immature to defend against toxins." Dec. 21: Massive Crackdown on the Use of Scores of Toxic Pesticides Jan. 7: China inspects poultry after bird flu death Jan. 6: Bird flu triggers alert in Nepali border areas with India Dec. 24: EPA Finds Record PFOS, PFOA Levels in Alabama Grazing Fields Dec. 14: Consumer advocates and health experts see opportunity to put food safety programs on track HealthObservatory is IATP's Web site for the latest news, reports and analysis on food and health Have a question or comment about Food and Health's work? Drop us a line! |
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