MSU Extension Food & Health

• Key Immunology Terms

  Published on September 22, 2022
  This list of commonly used immunology terms can help you to better understand the science of vaccination.

• Manejar los alimentos sobrantes de forma segura

  Published on August 26, 2022
  Cuando comemos fuera o en casa, por lo general, nos queda algo de comida. Manejar los alimentos sobrantes de forma segura ayuda a prevenir enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos.

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  Fighting Hunger in Rural Michigan: Thumb Blessing Boxes

  Published on August 24, 2022
  In 2019, the Tuscola Food Access Collaborative was created to address food insecurity in the rural “thumb area" of Michigan. As a result, the organization leveraged existing structures and projects, including the Thumb Blessing Boxes.

• Research and policy for the food-delivery revolution Implications for nutrition, environment, and work may be considerable

  Published on August 18, 2022
  Meemken, E-M., M.F. Bellemare, T. Reardon, C.M. Vargas. (2022). Research and policy for the food-delivery revolution. Science. 377(6608): 810-813.

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  Farm to School Video Series from Michigan Department of Education

  Published on August 11, 2022
  This series from the Michigan Department of Education showcases what farm to school looks like in action and why it matters.

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  Harm Reduction Saves Lives

  Published on August 5, 2022
  Harm reduction saves lives. There are steps you can take to help someone experiencing an overdose.

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  Animal Diet Claims on Food Labels

  Published on July 18, 2022
  Animal diet claims on food product labels refer to what type of feed an animal eats during it's lifetime, except for milk fed prior to weaning.

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  Non-Dairy Beverage Label Claims

  Published on July 15, 2022
  Non-dairy milk alternatives or substitutes do not currently have a defined standard of identity and do not meet the standards for milk.

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  Sugar Label Claims

  Published on July 15, 2022
  Sugar is found in many products, either naturally occurring or added.

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  Grain Label Claims

  Published on July 15, 2022
  Whole grains must include the entire grain seed - bran, germ, and endosperm. When whole grains are cracked, crushed, rolled, extruded, and/or cooked, they still contain naturally occurring nutrients found in the original intact grain.