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@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.

The externalized costs of the global food system amount to $12.7 trillion annually, equivalent to 10% of the world's GDP. 73% of these externalized costs are due to health complications stemming from diets high in ultra-processed foods that only exist because of an overabundance of industrial grain and oil crops. This is an example of a relatively new phenomenon in human history: more people now suffer from overeating than from not eating enough.

@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 "food as medicine" approach to healthcare in the US could prevent 10,000 deaths weekly and save $1.1 trillion annually in healthcare costs and lost productivity due to poor diet and nutrition. This strategy represents one of the most straightforward and impactful measures for revitalizing our country and population. Food as medicine interventions include medically tailored meals, produce or food prescriptions, and nutrition counseling. Currently, most doctors lack the nutritional knowledge required to provide these types of interventions. A comprehensive re-education campaign would be necessary. Our existing agricultural system is configured to produce an overabundance of cheap, nutritionally devoid calories. We need to reorient this system with the objective of producing high-quality, nutrient-dense food at scale.

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. cdc.gov/healthyweight/…

It's unbelievable to have to witness the mass amounts of poor innocent children suffering day in and day out. Very sickening.

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!

I have been able to opportunity to learn a lot about different types of learning. I have been also been able to learn and understand what it is like learning in the Digital Age. This week (our third week) I was able to learn how to solve a harder level sudoku puzzle. #EM203Robin

@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.

The first 3 weeks of EM203 have been super fun! Learning about learning is always interesting, and it has been very cool to take a step back and think about how we consume knowledge, and the various ways we subconsciously learn. #EM203Robin

@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...

@malp9760 Hey Allie! I too enjoy the videos that come along with the lessons, they honestly help me learn the content a lot better!

The first two weeks of this course have been interesting! I really enjoyed learning about multi-media and the videos posted along with the lessons. It really makes learning that much more fun and enjoyable. #EM203Robin

@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