scholarly journals Nutritional Adequacy: Integration of Food Security, Food System Efficiency, Sociocultural Determinants, Precision Nutrition, Sustainability, and Ecosystem Quality

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 619-619
Author(s):  
Nazanin Abbaspour
Keyword(s):  
Precision Agriculture ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Food System ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Nutritional Content ◽  
Nutritional Adequacy ◽  
Ecosystem Quality ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objectives To provide an overview of the relationship between the nutritional adequacy of food and its relationship to the food system, social determinants, precision nutrition, environmental sustainability, and ecosystem quality. Methods Comprehensive review of the latest literature Results Nutritional content of food can change from source to consumption as it goes through different stages where minimizing the cost is often the primary goal. Optimizing the nutritional content of food while maintaining environmental and ecosystem quality is a challenge that must be met in the coming years. Conclusions Environmental Nutrition is an emerging interdisciplinary science interested in the nutritional adequacy of food and the well-being of the ecosystem and environment. Application of precision nutrition and precision agriculture through developing technologies and behaving more responsibly toward the environment can achieve environmental nutrition goals. Funding Sources None.

scholarly journals Sustainable dietetic models in Europe: the Mediterranean diet as case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
F Scazzina
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Food System ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Total Energy Consumption ◽  
Adequate Diet ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
The Cost

Abstract More than five years since the global commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, 690 million people lack sufficient food and economic projections suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic may add an additional 83 to 132 million people to the ranks of the undernourished. Meanwhile, 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted globally each year, utilizing 38% of total energy consumption in the global food system. Child and adult overweight and obesity are increasing in almost all countries, and on a global level the cost of a healthy diet is 60% higher than the cost of a nutrient adequate diet, and almost 5 times the cost of an energy sufficient diet. The Mediterranean Diet is one of the recognized models of healthy and sustainable diets. This model has proven to promote longevity and well-being, not only by considering specific food items and dietary patterns, but also taking into account the culture and the history of populations living in that region, as well as social aspects such as tradition and conviviality. Moreover, it is strongly tied to a gastronomic background that links health with enjoyment. This may be extremely important for the implementation of feasible programs for the prevention of chronic non communicable diseases. In fact, long lasting lifestyle changes are difficult to achieve and, although health motivations may lead to satisfactory dietary compliance in the short term, pleasure remains an important determinant of any dietary change that is intended to last. While keeping traditional dietary habits at European level, the main principles of the Mediterranean diet could be taken into account to identify key features that ensure both health benefits and sustainable impact on environment. Assessing the sustainability of these products can be an effective operational approach for preserving and promoting a Mediterranean-type dietary pattern in the European region.

New Model to Promote Well-Being in Work Areas of an Aerospace Industry Facility in Mexicali

2022 ◽  
pp. 150-172
Author(s):  
Carlos Raul Navarro Gonzalez ◽  
Juan Ceballos-Corral ◽  
Olivia Yessenia Vargas-Bernal ◽  
Gustavo Lopez Badilla ◽  
Judith M. Paz-Delgadillo
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Aerospace Industry ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Industrial Operations ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City ◽  
Health And Well Being

This investigation was made to evaluate the health and well-being of workers who made activities in the manufacturing processes of an aerospace industry installed in the city of Mexicali and based on the evidence presented in certain stages of a production line. The cost-benefit of applying ergonomic methods was analyzed, developing a descriptive model, which involved important aspects. Said aspects analyzed were (1) work methods, (2) training of employees in the operational area, (3) evaluation of times and movements of industrial operations, and (4) working conditions as the relationship of workers with supervisors and managers.

scholarly journals Exploring the Relationship Between the CFPB Financial Well-Being Score and the Elder Index

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 731-732
Author(s):  
Jan Mutchler
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Poverty Rate ◽  
Financial Security ◽  
Cost Of Living ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract The Elder Index is a cost of living indicator that measures the income older adults need to meet their living expenses while staying independent in the community, calculated on a county-by-county basis for the United States. Analyses based on the Elder Index show that a large segment of the age 65+ population has incomes below the Index, reflecting a level of insecurity that is considerably higher than suggested by the poverty rate. Moreover, comparison of the Elder Index to household income illustrates differences across states in the extent to which incomes cover the cost of necessary expenditures. In this paper we explore how cost of living contributes to subjective financial security among older people, as measured by the CFPB Financial Well-Being Score, using a data match of the Understanding America Study with the Elder Index. Results document this association, offering insight to spatial patterns of financial insecurity in later life.

scholarly journals Future Policy Award 2018: The Good Food Purchasing Program, USA

2022 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Daniels ◽  
Alexa Delwiche
Keyword(s):  
Los Angeles ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Food System ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Local Economies ◽  
Food Purchasing ◽  
The City ◽  
Good Food

Adopted first by the City of Los Angeles in 2012, the Good Food Purchasing Program® creates a transparent supply chain and helps institutions to measure and then make shifts in their food purchases. It is the first procurement model to support five food system values—local economies, environmental sustainability, valued workforce, animal welfare and nutrition—in equal measure and thereby encourages myriad organizations to come together to engage for shared goals. Within just six years, the Good Food Purchasing Program has catalyzed a nationwide movement to establish similar policies in localities small and large across the United States, and inspired the creation of the Center for Good Food Purchasing. First adopted by the City of Los Angeles in 2012, it is a procurement standard that offers institutions a system in which current investments toward food are redirected toward more sustainable and fair suppliers. It uses a metric-based, flexible framework that produces a star rating. The Good Food Purchasing Program promotes the purchase of more sustainably produced food, from local economies, especially smaller and mid-sized farms and other food processing operations, which results in production returns at a more regional and local level, and ensures that suppliers' workers are offered safe and healthy working conditions and fair compensation, that livestock receives healthy and humane care, and that consumers—foremost school children, patients, the elderly—enjoy better health and well-being as a result of higher quality nutritious meals. This article will detail its implementation since 2012, provide current information on the impacts the Program has had on the agroecology of regions in the US food system, and recommendations for policy changes that could catalyze more accelerated impact.

scholarly journals The Case for a National Strategic Plan for Consumer Horticulture Research, Education, and Extension

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 477-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen M. Bauske ◽  
Gary R. Bachman ◽  
Tom Bewick ◽  
Lucy Bradley ◽  
David Close ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Strategic Plan ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Annual Conference ◽  
Community Gardening ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Research Education ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
National Strategic Plan ◽  
American Society

Consumer horticulture encompasses interior and exterior ornamental, food, and community gardening. These activities influence the environment in many ways, affecting water quality and quantity, waste management, wildlife, and environmental sustainability. Consumer horticulture also impacts human health and well-being. In spite of keen consumer interest and the robust commercial impact, there is a paucity of support for consumer horticulture at both the state and federal levels. To explore strategies for increasing support for consumer horticulture, a workshop with four presentations was held at the annual conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science on 31 July 2014 in Orlando, FL. Presentations described the formation of a new Southern Experiment Extension/Research Activity, Landscapes and Gardens for Better Living (SERA44); the local funding sources and local issues that focus research, education, and extension efforts in consumer horticulture; and the need to develop shared goals to drive regional projects. The need for a national strategic plan for consumer horticulture, and a process for creating one, was outlined. A strategic plan could galvanize the support of diverse stakeholders; focus research, education, and extension efforts; and build a strong case for resources dedicated to consumer horticulture.

scholarly journals Teaching an interdisciplinary course in sustainable food systems: science and history meet in “a world that works”

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
David M. Blodgett ◽  
Marjorie N. Feld
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Environmental Science ◽  
Food System ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Systems Science ◽  
Sustainable Food Systems ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The sustainability of the global food system hinges on its environmental resiliency and safety, including the health and well-being of its labor force. Single disciplinary courses in liberal arts or science often fail to highlight the overlap between environmental and social vulnerabilities that lead to food insecurity and diminish the sustainability of food systems. This paper aims to present the design and delivery of a successfully co-taught, interdisciplinary module on agricultural labor and sustainable food systems as a case study. Design/methodology/approach The authors designed a co-taught module in which they joined each other’s respective history and science class sessions at the undergraduate business college where they teach. Innovating the cross-disciplinary content of food security, immigration status, labor exploitation and pesticide exposure, they approached sustainability from the disciplinary perspectives of labor history and environmental science to show how these elements had both unique and overlapping impacts across food systems levels. Comparisons between pre- and post-module survey responses, alongside assessments of a co-authored exam question, measured the effectiveness of this module is changing students’ perspectives as food consumers and as citizens. Findings This module altered students’ understanding and perspectives around issues of food systems sustainability. Assessments indicated that students increased their awareness of agricultural workers at the front end of the food system, during production; students also gained awareness beyond consumption as they came to see the connections between workforce invisibility and ecosystem degradation. Originality/value These insights are valuable to educators at all institutional levels who seek to collaborate on sustainability initiatives and teaching, both in the singular, robust modules and in building modules that will lead to the development of entire courses focused on sustainability. The module described here builds on previous demonstrations of the value, significance and effectiveness of cross-disciplinary collaborations; it pioneers the use of the food system as the link between social and environmental sustainability education.

The Cost of Being Too Patient

2020 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
pp. 314-318
Author(s):  
Paola Giuliano ◽  
Paola Sapienza
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Optimal Level ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Optimal Amount ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Relationship

We study the cost of being too patient on happiness. We find that the relationship between patience and various measures of subjective well-being is hump-shaped: there exists an optimal amount of patience that maximizes happiness. Beyond this optimal level, higher levels of patience have a negative impact on well-being.

scholarly journals The Influence of the Income Level on the Amount of Expenses for Purchase of Medicines by the Population in Older Age Groups

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-120
Author(s):  
Sergey Cherkasov ◽  
Dmitry Meshkov ◽  
Anna Fedyaeva ◽  
Lyudmila Bezmelnitsyna ◽  
Tamara Makarenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Association Coefficient ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Main Factor

The purpose of the study based on the data of an anonymous survey is to assess the level of costs for purchasing medicines among the population aged 60 years and older and to analyze the interdependence between the level of material well-being and the level of costs for purchasing medicines. The study was conducted on the basis of a survey of 927 people aged 60 years and older living in Moscow. The questionnaire included questions about the amount of expenses for the purchase of medicines, expressed as a share of the monthly income of a family that was spent on the purchase of medicines. The term «family» is understood as a group of people who lead a common household, regardless of their degree of kinship. To study the impact of income on the cost of purchasing medicines, the questionnaire included a question about the amount of a family's monthly income per member. When analyzing dependencies, such characteristic properties as the Association coefficient (CA), information content (INF), and the Chi-square criterion were calculated. The study revealed that the relationship between the level of material well-being and the level of expenditure on the purchase of medicines is very complex and ambiguous, with pronounced gender differences. In the course of this study, no correlation between the level of disposable income and the share of the total monthly income of a family that is spent on the purchase of medicines was observed. However, there is a correlation between the share of the total monthly income of a family that is spent on food and the share that is spent on the purchase of medicines. The degree of the dependence increases with ageing, which indicates the possibility of purchasing a drug as the main factor in making a decision. The degree of dependence is less pronounced in men below 70 and older and is stronger in women starting from the age of 65 years. The strongest dependence was registered in women of the age group of 70 years and older.

scholarly journals You and Me Against the World: Biographical Narrative Analysis on Same-Sex Couples' Experiences in the Philippines

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 169
Author(s):  
Darius E. Montaño ◽  
Jabin J. Deguma ◽  
Melona C. Deguma ◽  
Reylan G. Capuno ◽  
Ricardo Q. Ybañez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Studies ◽  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
Same Sex Couples ◽  
Counseling Intervention ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Relationship

This article contributes to the emerging literature on gender studies, in general, and on the LGBTQ+ phenomenon, in particular. While the global society recognizes the rights of the third sex, other countries are reluctantly acknowledging while inadvertently stigmatizing LGBTQ+ individuals. Unfortunately, some Filipino same-sex couples were still the target of ridicule, criticism, and prejudice. In this paper, we analyzed via a biographical narrative the relationship dynamics of same-sex Filipino couples confronted with homophobia, heteronormativity, and discrimination. Biographical narratives established an excellent way of making theoretical sense of social phenomena such as gender studies. To do this, we interviewed same-sex couples from the provinces of Western Visayas, Philippines. The results revealed interdisciplinary perspectives that reflected the basis for engaging and maintaining such a relationship. A recurring essence across all identified perspectives that compelled same-sex couples to stay in a relationship was their mutual love. Mutual love becomes a strong driving force that keeps the relationship between same-sex couples all the more substantial while facing heterosexual society's disapprobation. The concepts of love and friendship, by extension, genuine same-sex relationship, when properly understood, can go beyond the border of human instinctual tendencies. Such impartial manifestation of love can extend across cultural differences and eventually build crossroads as avenues of sharing what one has without counting the cost. We recommend the need to further the campaign against homophobic views, albeit providing counseling intervention and psycho-education that help improve the psychological well-being of same-sex couples.   Received: 16 August 2021 / Accepted: 16 November 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022

scholarly journals A Socio-Technical Perspective on the Application of Green Ergonomics to Open-Plan Offices: A Review of the Literature and Recommendations for Future Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8236
Author(s):  
Thomas A. Norton ◽  
Oluremi B. Ayoko ◽  
Neal M. Ashkanasy
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Systems Perspective ◽  
Open Plan ◽  
Green Behavior ◽  
The Relationship

Open-plan office (OPO) layouts emerged to allow organizations to adapt to changing workplace demands. We explore the potential for OPOs to provide such adaptive capacity to respond to two contemporary issues for organizations: the chronic challenge of environmental sustainability, and the acute challenges emerging from the great COVID-19 homeworking experiment. We apply a socio-technical systems perspective and green ergonomics principles to investigate the relationship between an OPO environment and the occupants working within it. In doing so, we consider relevant technical and human factors, such as green technology and employee green behavior. We also consider how a green OPO might provide non-carbon benefits such as improving occupant well-being and supporting the emergence of a green organizational culture. Our investigation highlights several avenues through which an OPO designed with green ergonomic principles could benefit occupants, the organizations they work for, and the natural environment of which they are a part and on which they depend. We find reason to suspect that green OPOs could play an important role in sustainable development; and offer a research agenda to help determine whether it is true that OPOs can, indeed, exemplify how “going green” may be good for business.

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