Research Question: who should be responsible in the United States for ensuring there is no food insecurity Answer (thesis for your final essay): Although the government already has several programs to help with hunger, the restrictions are too strict and need to be expanded to help more people. This combined with non profit organizations and individual help should be enough to end food insecurity in the United States. My questions: 1. With this Corona virus, how is this affecting the process currently on promoting eating healthy and decreasing food waste? 2. How long is it going to take to get food waste under control?

QUESTION

The requirement is below:

class,

I hope you are all healthy and that the transition to online classes has been smooth.

Your next big project is an Annotated Bibliography. The info for it is now on Blackboard. In this project you will find 6 of the sources that you will definitely use for your final essay. Like the Exploratory Essay, you will not have an actual essay. You will have 6 sources (MLA works cited style) each with a paragraph about what the article is about, and how you will use it.

In order to start this, you need to come up with a research question which is what you will be working on this week. The question you decide on will dictate your research and the answer you find to the question will be the thesis of your final essay. Remember, your final paper can be about anything as long as it includes food and social justice.

Example:

Research Question: who should be responsible in the United States for ensuring there is no food insecurity

Answer (thesis for your final essay): Although the government already has several programs to help with hunger, the restrictions are too strict and need to be expanded to help more people. This combined with non profit organizations and individual help should be enough to end food insecurity in the United States.

My questions:

1. With this Corona virus, how is this affecting the process currently on promoting eating healthy and decreasing food waste?

2. How long is it going to take to get food waste under control?

Teacher response to question:

“I think both of these will work. You might have trouble finding data on healthy eating currently happening, but I am wondering if you could find info about past health scares/economic depressions and how they affect our healthy eating/food waste and then apply it to current events. Your second question would need to be a bit more specific. Where? worldwide? United States? Also, with what change? If we keep going the way we currently handle food, we will never get it under control. But both of these could work easily!”

Please let me know if you have any questions

ANSWER

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Promoting Healthy Eating and Reducing Food Waste

Introduction

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant changes in various aspects of our lives, including our dietary habits and food management practices. This essay explores the effects of the pandemic on promoting healthy eating and decreasing food waste. By drawing upon historical events and applying them to the current situation, we can gain valuable insights into the potential long-term consequences of this crisis.

Research Question 1: How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the promotion of healthy eating practices?

Answer:

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unique challenges to the promotion of healthy eating practices. The stringent lockdown measures and restrictions on movement have disrupted the availability and accessibility of fresh and nutritious food (Kimani-Murage et al., 2022). Furthermore, the closure of restaurants, limited access to farmers’ markets, and the shift towards online grocery shopping have altered consumer behavior and food choices (Murimi et al., 2022). Exploring past health scares and economic depressions can shed light on how similar events have impacted healthy eating habits, which can then be applied to the current context.

Research Question 2: What is the timeframe for achieving effective control over food waste?

Answer:

Addressing the issue of food waste requires comprehensive strategies and coordinated efforts at various levels. While the timeframe for complete control over food waste may vary depending on the specific location and approach, it is crucial to acknowledge that the current handling of food waste is unsustainable. To achieve meaningful progress, a shift towards sustainable production and consumption patterns is imperative (National Academies Press (US), 2020). This entails implementing effective waste management systems, promoting food redistribution initiatives, and fostering collaborations among stakeholders throughout the food supply chain.

Conclusion

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges to promoting healthy eating and reducing food waste. By examining the historical impact of previous health scares and economic downturns on healthy eating practices, we can gain insights into the potential long-term consequences of the current crisis. Additionally, addressing food waste requires a multi-faceted approach that prioritizes sustainable production and consumption, efficient waste management, and collaborative efforts among various stakeholders. Through comprehensive research and analysis, we can strive to mitigate the adverse effects of the pandemic on food systems and work towards a healthier and more sustainable future.

References

Kimani-Murage, E. W., Osogo, D., Nyamasege, C. K., Igonya, E. K., Ngira, D., & Harrington, J. A. (2022). COVID- 19 and human right to food: lived experiences of the urban poor in Kenya with the impacts of government’s response measures, a participatory qualitative study. BMC Public Health, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13638-3 

Murimi, M., PhD, Were, H., Nyamora, P., & Ngari, R. (2022). View of COVID-19 IMPLICATIONS ON FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION IN PERI-URBAN HOUSEHOLDS, KAMIU, EMBU COUNTY,. . . ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359731719_View_of_COVID-19_IMPLICATIONS_ON_FOOD_SECURITY_AND_NUTRITION_IN_PERI-URBAN_HOUSEHOLDS_KAMIU_EMBU_COUNTY_KENYA 

National Academies Press (US). (2020, August 21). Introduction. A National Strategy to Reduce Food Waste at the Consumer Level – NCBI Bookshelf. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK564044/