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On Wednesday 8th of March, Healthy Food Healthy Planet hosted our third B(re)aking Bread session to hear from the health sector. B(re)aking Bread is an informal space to prepare and share a (virtual) meal together. But it is also so much more: it is about caring, having meaningful conversations, asking tough questions to create a sense of community and ultimately belonging.
The health sector is an important stakeholder in the transition to healthy, sustainable and just diets. With Niklas Oppenrieder from the Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN), Alexia Charvet from the Federation Francaise des Diabetiques (FFD)and Vivian Maduekeh from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food - a donor collaborative-we explored a series of questions. How do you engage with ' the sector' (if there is such a thing)? And are they actually a good group to do advocacy with? And what about the links between human and planetary health? And how do people with diabetes -those with a lived experience- want to be part of the discussions and positioning in this diet shift?
We built the conversation on five key findings from a recent GAFF's report Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais
· 80% of the health professionals very strongly agreed that climate change, health, and food systems are interconnected.
PAN concurred that this finding is very much in line with the surveys they do among their members - mainly medical students and professionals. At the same time, Niklas feels there is still a lot of steps to be made to go beyond the link between food and chronic diseases.
· Appreciation of lived experiences and Indigenous knowledge is key to better food-health outcomes.
FFD shared their story on how they went from a medical association for health professionals to a support and interest organisations for people with diabetes and their families.
· Healthcare professionals can influence government policy in a way that improves the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
PAN showed this to be true due to their recent experiences to influence the national food strategy the German government is currently developing - and for which they joined forces with many others including the German Climate and Health Alliance (KLUG).
· Culturally appropriate nutrition education, food literacy, and skills training should be advocated for through schools, health and social services, and community settings.
FFD explained that this is the precise purpose of their collaboration with the International Diabetes Federation and the Portuguese Association for Diabetes to explore a safe and sustainable role for plant-based diets for people with diabetes in Portugal - a project funded by HFHP.
· Collaboration between those working at the intersection of public health, food, animal health, and planetary health is necessary to advance positive food–health outcomes.
Which was a perfect way to conclude as this is the raison d'etre of HFHP!
The full conversation can be accessed through this link.
On Wednesday 8th of March, Healthy Food Healthy Planet hosted our third B(re)aking Bread session to hear from the health sector. B(re)aking Bread is an informal space to prepare and share a (virtual) meal together. But it is also so much more: it is about caring, having meaningful conversations, asking tough questions to create a sense of community and ultimately belonging.
The health sector is an important stakeholder in the transition to healthy, sustainable and just diets. With Niklas Oppenrieder from the Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN), Alexia Charvet from the Federation Francaise des Diabetiques (FFD)and Vivian Maduekeh from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food - a donor collaborative-we explored a series of questions. How do you engage with ' the sector' (if there is such a thing)? And are they actually a good group to do advocacy with? And what about the links between human and planetary health? And how do people with diabetes -those with a lived experience- want to be part of the discussions and positioning in this diet shift?
We built the conversation on five key findings from a recent GAFF's report Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais
· 80% of the health professionals very strongly agreed that climate change, health, and food systems are interconnected.
PAN concurred that this finding is very much in line with the surveys they do among their members - mainly medical students and professionals. At the same time, Niklas feels there is still a lot of steps to be made to go beyond the link between food and chronic diseases.
· Appreciation of lived experiences and Indigenous knowledge is key to better food-health outcomes.
FFD shared their story on how they went from a medical association for health professionals to a support and interest organisations for people with diabetes and their families.
· Healthcare professionals can influence government policy in a way that improves the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
PAN showed this to be true due to their recent experiences to influence the national food strategy the German government is currently developing - and for which they joined forces with many others including the German Climate and Health Alliance (KLUG).
· Culturally appropriate nutrition education, food literacy, and skills training should be advocated for through schools, health and social services, and community settings.
FFD explained that this is the precise purpose of their collaboration with the International Diabetes Federation and the Portuguese Association for Diabetes to explore a safe and sustainable role for plant-based diets for people with diabetes in Portugal - a project funded by HFHP.
· Collaboration between those working at the intersection of public health, food, animal health, and planetary health is necessary to advance positive food–health outcomes.
Which was a perfect way to conclude as this is the raison d'etre of HFHP!
The full conversation can be accessed through this link.
On Wednesday 8th of March, Healthy Food Healthy Planet hosted our third B(re)aking Bread session to hear from the health sector. B(re)aking Bread is an informal space to prepare and share a (virtual) meal together. But it is also so much more: it is about caring, having meaningful conversations, asking tough questions to create a sense of community and ultimately belonging.
The health sector is an important stakeholder in the transition to healthy, sustainable and just diets. With Niklas Oppenrieder from the Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN), Alexia Charvet from the Federation Francaise des Diabetiques (FFD)and Vivian Maduekeh from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food - a donor collaborative-we explored a series of questions. How do you engage with ' the sector' (if there is such a thing)? And are they actually a good group to do advocacy with? And what about the links between human and planetary health? And how do people with diabetes -those with a lived experience- want to be part of the discussions and positioning in this diet shift?
We built the conversation on five key findings from a recent GAFF's report Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais
· 80% of the health professionals very strongly agreed that climate change, health, and food systems are interconnected.
PAN concurred that this finding is very much in line with the surveys they do among their members - mainly medical students and professionals. At the same time, Niklas feels there is still a lot of steps to be made to go beyond the link between food and chronic diseases.
· Appreciation of lived experiences and Indigenous knowledge is key to better food-health outcomes.
FFD shared their story on how they went from a medical association for health professionals to a support and interest organisations for people with diabetes and their families.
· Healthcare professionals can influence government policy in a way that improves the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
PAN showed this to be true due to their recent experiences to influence the national food strategy the German government is currently developing - and for which they joined forces with many others including the German Climate and Health Alliance (KLUG).
· Culturally appropriate nutrition education, food literacy, and skills training should be advocated for through schools, health and social services, and community settings.
FFD explained that this is the precise purpose of their collaboration with the International Diabetes Federation and the Portuguese Association for Diabetes to explore a safe and sustainable role for plant-based diets for people with diabetes in Portugal - a project funded by HFHP.
· Collaboration between those working at the intersection of public health, food, animal health, and planetary health is necessary to advance positive food–health outcomes.
Which was a perfect way to conclude as this is the raison d'etre of HFHP!
The full conversation can be accessed through this link.
On Wednesday 8th of March, Healthy Food Healthy Planet hosted our third B(re)aking Bread session to hear from the health sector. B(re)aking Bread is an informal space to prepare and share a (virtual) meal together. But it is also so much more: it is about caring, having meaningful conversations, asking tough questions to create a sense of community and ultimately belonging.
The health sector is an important stakeholder in the transition to healthy, sustainable and just diets. With Niklas Oppenrieder from the Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN), Alexia Charvet from the Federation Francaise des Diabetiques (FFD)and Vivian Maduekeh from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food - a donor collaborative-we explored a series of questions. How do you engage with ' the sector' (if there is such a thing)? And are they actually a good group to do advocacy with? And what about the links between human and planetary health? And how do people with diabetes -those with a lived experience- want to be part of the discussions and positioning in this diet shift?
We built the conversation on five key findings from a recent GAFF's report Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais
· 80% of the health professionals very strongly agreed that climate change, health, and food systems are interconnected.
PAN concurred that this finding is very much in line with the surveys they do among their members - mainly medical students and professionals. At the same time, Niklas feels there is still a lot of steps to be made to go beyond the link between food and chronic diseases.
· Appreciation of lived experiences and Indigenous knowledge is key to better food-health outcomes.
FFD shared their story on how they went from a medical association for health professionals to a support and interest organisations for people with diabetes and their families.
· Healthcare professionals can influence government policy in a way that improves the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
PAN showed this to be true due to their recent experiences to influence the national food strategy the German government is currently developing - and for which they joined forces with many others including the German Climate and Health Alliance (KLUG).
· Culturally appropriate nutrition education, food literacy, and skills training should be advocated for through schools, health and social services, and community settings.
FFD explained that this is the precise purpose of their collaboration with the International Diabetes Federation and the Portuguese Association for Diabetes to explore a safe and sustainable role for plant-based diets for people with diabetes in Portugal - a project funded by HFHP.
· Collaboration between those working at the intersection of public health, food, animal health, and planetary health is necessary to advance positive food–health outcomes.
Which was a perfect way to conclude as this is the raison d'etre of HFHP!
The full conversation can be accessed through this link.
On Wednesday 8th of March, Healthy Food Healthy Planet hosted our third B(re)aking Bread session to hear from the health sector. B(re)aking Bread is an informal space to prepare and share a (virtual) meal together. But it is also so much more: it is about caring, having meaningful conversations, asking tough questions to create a sense of community and ultimately belonging.
The health sector is an important stakeholder in the transition to healthy, sustainable and just diets. With Niklas Oppenrieder from the Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN), Alexia Charvet from the Federation Francaise des Diabetiques (FFD)and Vivian Maduekeh from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food - a donor collaborative-we explored a series of questions. How do you engage with ' the sector' (if there is such a thing)? And are they actually a good group to do advocacy with? And what about the links between human and planetary health? And how do people with diabetes -those with a lived experience- want to be part of the discussions and positioning in this diet shift?
We built the conversation on five key findings from a recent GAFF's report Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais
· 80% of the health professionals very strongly agreed that climate change, health, and food systems are interconnected.
PAN concurred that this finding is very much in line with the surveys they do among their members - mainly medical students and professionals. At the same time, Niklas feels there is still a lot of steps to be made to go beyond the link between food and chronic diseases.
· Appreciation of lived experiences and Indigenous knowledge is key to better food-health outcomes.
FFD shared their story on how they went from a medical association for health professionals to a support and interest organisations for people with diabetes and their families.
· Healthcare professionals can influence government policy in a way that improves the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
PAN showed this to be true due to their recent experiences to influence the national food strategy the German government is currently developing - and for which they joined forces with many others including the German Climate and Health Alliance (KLUG).
· Culturally appropriate nutrition education, food literacy, and skills training should be advocated for through schools, health and social services, and community settings.
FFD explained that this is the precise purpose of their collaboration with the International Diabetes Federation and the Portuguese Association for Diabetes to explore a safe and sustainable role for plant-based diets for people with diabetes in Portugal - a project funded by HFHP.
· Collaboration between those working at the intersection of public health, food, animal health, and planetary health is necessary to advance positive food–health outcomes.
Which was a perfect way to conclude as this is the raison d'etre of HFHP!
The full conversation can be accessed through this link.
On Wednesday 8th of March, Healthy Food Healthy Planet hosted our third B(re)aking Bread session to hear from the health sector. B(re)aking Bread is an informal space to prepare and share a (virtual) meal together. But it is also so much more: it is about caring, having meaningful conversations, asking tough questions to create a sense of community and ultimately belonging.
The health sector is an important stakeholder in the transition to healthy, sustainable and just diets. With Niklas Oppenrieder from the Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN), Alexia Charvet from the Federation Francaise des Diabetiques (FFD)and Vivian Maduekeh from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food - a donor collaborative-we explored a series of questions. How do you engage with ' the sector' (if there is such a thing)? And are they actually a good group to do advocacy with? And what about the links between human and planetary health? And how do people with diabetes -those with a lived experience- want to be part of the discussions and positioning in this diet shift?
We built the conversation on five key findings from a recent GAFF's report Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais
· 80% of the health professionals very strongly agreed that climate change, health, and food systems are interconnected.
PAN concurred that this finding is very much in line with the surveys they do among their members - mainly medical students and professionals. At the same time, Niklas feels there is still a lot of steps to be made to go beyond the link between food and chronic diseases.
· Appreciation of lived experiences and Indigenous knowledge is key to better food-health outcomes.
FFD shared their story on how they went from a medical association for health professionals to a support and interest organisations for people with diabetes and their families.
· Healthcare professionals can influence government policy in a way that improves the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
PAN showed this to be true due to their recent experiences to influence the national food strategy the German government is currently developing - and for which they joined forces with many others including the German Climate and Health Alliance (KLUG).
· Culturally appropriate nutrition education, food literacy, and skills training should be advocated for through schools, health and social services, and community settings.
FFD explained that this is the precise purpose of their collaboration with the International Diabetes Federation and the Portuguese Association for Diabetes to explore a safe and sustainable role for plant-based diets for people with diabetes in Portugal - a project funded by HFHP.
· Collaboration between those working at the intersection of public health, food, animal health, and planetary health is necessary to advance positive food–health outcomes.
Which was a perfect way to conclude as this is the raison d'etre of HFHP!
The full conversation can be accessed through this link.
On Wednesday 8th of March, Healthy Food Healthy Planet hosted our third B(re)aking Bread session to hear from the health sector. B(re)aking Bread is an informal space to prepare and share a (virtual) meal together. But it is also so much more: it is about caring, having meaningful conversations, asking tough questions to create a sense of community and ultimately belonging.
The health sector is an important stakeholder in the transition to healthy, sustainable and just diets. With Niklas Oppenrieder from the Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN), Alexia Charvet from the Federation Francaise des Diabetiques (FFD)and Vivian Maduekeh from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food - a donor collaborative-we explored a series of questions. How do you engage with ' the sector' (if there is such a thing)? And are they actually a good group to do advocacy with? And what about the links between human and planetary health? And how do people with diabetes -those with a lived experience- want to be part of the discussions and positioning in this diet shift?
We built the conversation on five key findings from a recent GAFF's report Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais
· 80% of the health professionals very strongly agreed that climate change, health, and food systems are interconnected.
PAN concurred that this finding is very much in line with the surveys they do among their members - mainly medical students and professionals. At the same time, Niklas feels there is still a lot of steps to be made to go beyond the link between food and chronic diseases.
· Appreciation of lived experiences and Indigenous knowledge is key to better food-health outcomes.
FFD shared their story on how they went from a medical association for health professionals to a support and interest organisations for people with diabetes and their families.
· Healthcare professionals can influence government policy in a way that improves the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
PAN showed this to be true due to their recent experiences to influence the national food strategy the German government is currently developing - and for which they joined forces with many others including the German Climate and Health Alliance (KLUG).
· Culturally appropriate nutrition education, food literacy, and skills training should be advocated for through schools, health and social services, and community settings.
FFD explained that this is the precise purpose of their collaboration with the International Diabetes Federation and the Portuguese Association for Diabetes to explore a safe and sustainable role for plant-based diets for people with diabetes in Portugal - a project funded by HFHP.
· Collaboration between those working at the intersection of public health, food, animal health, and planetary health is necessary to advance positive food–health outcomes.
Which was a perfect way to conclude as this is the raison d'etre of HFHP!
The full conversation can be accessed through this link.
On Wednesday 8th of March, Healthy Food Healthy Planet hosted our third B(re)aking Bread session to hear from the health sector. B(re)aking Bread is an informal space to prepare and share a (virtual) meal together. But it is also so much more: it is about caring, having meaningful conversations, asking tough questions to create a sense of community and ultimately belonging.
The health sector is an important stakeholder in the transition to healthy, sustainable and just diets. With Niklas Oppenrieder from the Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN), Alexia Charvet from the Federation Francaise des Diabetiques (FFD)and Vivian Maduekeh from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food - a donor collaborative-we explored a series of questions. How do you engage with ' the sector' (if there is such a thing)? And are they actually a good group to do advocacy with? And what about the links between human and planetary health? And how do people with diabetes -those with a lived experience- want to be part of the discussions and positioning in this diet shift?
We built the conversation on five key findings from a recent GAFF's report Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais
· 80% of the health professionals very strongly agreed that climate change, health, and food systems are interconnected.
PAN concurred that this finding is very much in line with the surveys they do among their members - mainly medical students and professionals. At the same time, Niklas feels there is still a lot of steps to be made to go beyond the link between food and chronic diseases.
· Appreciation of lived experiences and Indigenous knowledge is key to better food-health outcomes.
FFD shared their story on how they went from a medical association for health professionals to a support and interest organisations for people with diabetes and their families.
· Healthcare professionals can influence government policy in a way that improves the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
PAN showed this to be true due to their recent experiences to influence the national food strategy the German government is currently developing - and for which they joined forces with many others including the German Climate and Health Alliance (KLUG).
· Culturally appropriate nutrition education, food literacy, and skills training should be advocated for through schools, health and social services, and community settings.
FFD explained that this is the precise purpose of their collaboration with the International Diabetes Federation and the Portuguese Association for Diabetes to explore a safe and sustainable role for plant-based diets for people with diabetes in Portugal - a project funded by HFHP.
· Collaboration between those working at the intersection of public health, food, animal health, and planetary health is necessary to advance positive food–health outcomes.
Which was a perfect way to conclude as this is the raison d'etre of HFHP!
The full conversation can be accessed through this link.
On Wednesday 8th of March, Healthy Food Healthy Planet hosted our third B(re)aking Bread session to hear from the health sector. B(re)aking Bread is an informal space to prepare and share a (virtual) meal together. But it is also so much more: it is about caring, having meaningful conversations, asking tough questions to create a sense of community and ultimately belonging.
The health sector is an important stakeholder in the transition to healthy, sustainable and just diets. With Niklas Oppenrieder from the Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN), Alexia Charvet from the Federation Francaise des Diabetiques (FFD)and Vivian Maduekeh from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food - a donor collaborative-we explored a series of questions. How do you engage with ' the sector' (if there is such a thing)? And are they actually a good group to do advocacy with? And what about the links between human and planetary health? And how do people with diabetes -those with a lived experience- want to be part of the discussions and positioning in this diet shift?
We built the conversation on five key findings from a recent GAFF's report Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais
· 80% of the health professionals very strongly agreed that climate change, health, and food systems are interconnected.
PAN concurred that this finding is very much in line with the surveys they do among their members - mainly medical students and professionals. At the same time, Niklas feels there is still a lot of steps to be made to go beyond the link between food and chronic diseases.
· Appreciation of lived experiences and Indigenous knowledge is key to better food-health outcomes.
FFD shared their story on how they went from a medical association for health professionals to a support and interest organisations for people with diabetes and their families.
· Healthcare professionals can influence government policy in a way that improves the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
PAN showed this to be true due to their recent experiences to influence the national food strategy the German government is currently developing - and for which they joined forces with many others including the German Climate and Health Alliance (KLUG).
· Culturally appropriate nutrition education, food literacy, and skills training should be advocated for through schools, health and social services, and community settings.
FFD explained that this is the precise purpose of their collaboration with the International Diabetes Federation and the Portuguese Association for Diabetes to explore a safe and sustainable role for plant-based diets for people with diabetes in Portugal - a project funded by HFHP.
· Collaboration between those working at the intersection of public health, food, animal health, and planetary health is necessary to advance positive food–health outcomes.
Which was a perfect way to conclude as this is the raison d'etre of HFHP!
The full conversation can be accessed through this link.
On Wednesday 8th of March, Healthy Food Healthy Planet hosted our third B(re)aking Bread session to hear from the health sector. B(re)aking Bread is an informal space to prepare and share a (virtual) meal together. But it is also so much more: it is about caring, having meaningful conversations, asking tough questions to create a sense of community and ultimately belonging.
The health sector is an important stakeholder in the transition to healthy, sustainable and just diets. With Niklas Oppenrieder from the Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN), Alexia Charvet from the Federation Francaise des Diabetiques (FFD)and Vivian Maduekeh from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food - a donor collaborative-we explored a series of questions. How do you engage with ' the sector' (if there is such a thing)? And are they actually a good group to do advocacy with? And what about the links between human and planetary health? And how do people with diabetes -those with a lived experience- want to be part of the discussions and positioning in this diet shift?
We built the conversation on five key findings from a recent GAFF's report Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais
· 80% of the health professionals very strongly agreed that climate change, health, and food systems are interconnected.
PAN concurred that this finding is very much in line with the surveys they do among their members - mainly medical students and professionals. At the same time, Niklas feels there is still a lot of steps to be made to go beyond the link between food and chronic diseases.
· Appreciation of lived experiences and Indigenous knowledge is key to better food-health outcomes.
FFD shared their story on how they went from a medical association for health professionals to a support and interest organisations for people with diabetes and their families.
· Healthcare professionals can influence government policy in a way that improves the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
PAN showed this to be true due to their recent experiences to influence the national food strategy the German government is currently developing - and for which they joined forces with many others including the German Climate and Health Alliance (KLUG).
· Culturally appropriate nutrition education, food literacy, and skills training should be advocated for through schools, health and social services, and community settings.
FFD explained that this is the precise purpose of their collaboration with the International Diabetes Federation and the Portuguese Association for Diabetes to explore a safe and sustainable role for plant-based diets for people with diabetes in Portugal - a project funded by HFHP.
· Collaboration between those working at the intersection of public health, food, animal health, and planetary health is necessary to advance positive food–health outcomes.
Which was a perfect way to conclude as this is the raison d'etre of HFHP!
The full conversation can be accessed through this link.
On Wednesday 8th of March, Healthy Food Healthy Planet hosted our third B(re)aking Bread session to hear from the health sector. B(re)aking Bread is an informal space to prepare and share a (virtual) meal together. But it is also so much more: it is about caring, having meaningful conversations, asking tough questions to create a sense of community and ultimately belonging.
The health sector is an important stakeholder in the transition to healthy, sustainable and just diets. With Niklas Oppenrieder from the Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN), Alexia Charvet from the Federation Francaise des Diabetiques (FFD)and Vivian Maduekeh from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food - a donor collaborative-we explored a series of questions. How do you engage with ' the sector' (if there is such a thing)? And are they actually a good group to do advocacy with? And what about the links between human and planetary health? And how do people with diabetes -those with a lived experience- want to be part of the discussions and positioning in this diet shift?
We built the conversation on five key findings from a recent GAFF's report Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais
· 80% of the health professionals very strongly agreed that climate change, health, and food systems are interconnected.
PAN concurred that this finding is very much in line with the surveys they do among their members - mainly medical students and professionals. At the same time, Niklas feels there is still a lot of steps to be made to go beyond the link between food and chronic diseases.
· Appreciation of lived experiences and Indigenous knowledge is key to better food-health outcomes.
FFD shared their story on how they went from a medical association for health professionals to a support and interest organisations for people with diabetes and their families.
· Healthcare professionals can influence government policy in a way that improves the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
PAN showed this to be true due to their recent experiences to influence the national food strategy the German government is currently developing - and for which they joined forces with many others including the German Climate and Health Alliance (KLUG).
· Culturally appropriate nutrition education, food literacy, and skills training should be advocated for through schools, health and social services, and community settings.
FFD explained that this is the precise purpose of their collaboration with the International Diabetes Federation and the Portuguese Association for Diabetes to explore a safe and sustainable role for plant-based diets for people with diabetes in Portugal - a project funded by HFHP.
· Collaboration between those working at the intersection of public health, food, animal health, and planetary health is necessary to advance positive food–health outcomes.
Which was a perfect way to conclude as this is the raison d'etre of HFHP!
The full conversation can be accessed through this link.
On Wednesday 8th of March, Healthy Food Healthy Planet hosted our third B(re)aking Bread session to hear from the health sector. B(re)aking Bread is an informal space to prepare and share a (virtual) meal together. But it is also so much more: it is about caring, having meaningful conversations, asking tough questions to create a sense of community and ultimately belonging.
The health sector is an important stakeholder in the transition to healthy, sustainable and just diets. With Niklas Oppenrieder from the Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN), Alexia Charvet from the Federation Francaise des Diabetiques (FFD)and Vivian Maduekeh from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food - a donor collaborative-we explored a series of questions. How do you engage with ' the sector' (if there is such a thing)? And are they actually a good group to do advocacy with? And what about the links between human and planetary health? And how do people with diabetes -those with a lived experience- want to be part of the discussions and positioning in this diet shift?
We built the conversation on five key findings from a recent GAFF's report Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais
· 80% of the health professionals very strongly agreed that climate change, health, and food systems are interconnected.
PAN concurred that this finding is very much in line with the surveys they do among their members - mainly medical students and professionals. At the same time, Niklas feels there is still a lot of steps to be made to go beyond the link between food and chronic diseases.
· Appreciation of lived experiences and Indigenous knowledge is key to better food-health outcomes.
FFD shared their story on how they went from a medical association for health professionals to a support and interest organisations for people with diabetes and their families.
· Healthcare professionals can influence government policy in a way that improves the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
PAN showed this to be true due to their recent experiences to influence the national food strategy the German government is currently developing - and for which they joined forces with many others including the German Climate and Health Alliance (KLUG).
· Culturally appropriate nutrition education, food literacy, and skills training should be advocated for through schools, health and social services, and community settings.
FFD explained that this is the precise purpose of their collaboration with the International Diabetes Federation and the Portuguese Association for Diabetes to explore a safe and sustainable role for plant-based diets for people with diabetes in Portugal - a project funded by HFHP.
· Collaboration between those working at the intersection of public health, food, animal health, and planetary health is necessary to advance positive food–health outcomes.
Which was a perfect way to conclude as this is the raison d'etre of HFHP!
The full conversation can be accessed through this link.
On Wednesday 8th of March, Healthy Food Healthy Planet hosted our third B(re)aking Bread session to hear from the health sector. B(re)aking Bread is an informal space to prepare and share a (virtual) meal together. But it is also so much more: it is about caring, having meaningful conversations, asking tough questions to create a sense of community and ultimately belonging.
The health sector is an important stakeholder in the transition to healthy, sustainable and just diets. With Niklas Oppenrieder from the Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN), Alexia Charvet from the Federation Francaise des Diabetiques (FFD)and Vivian Maduekeh from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food - a donor collaborative-we explored a series of questions. How do you engage with ' the sector' (if there is such a thing)? And are they actually a good group to do advocacy with? And what about the links between human and planetary health? And how do people with diabetes -those with a lived experience- want to be part of the discussions and positioning in this diet shift?
We built the conversation on five key findings from a recent GAFF's report Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais
· 80% of the health professionals very strongly agreed that climate change, health, and food systems are interconnected.
PAN concurred that this finding is very much in line with the surveys they do among their members - mainly medical students and professionals. At the same time, Niklas feels there is still a lot of steps to be made to go beyond the link between food and chronic diseases.
· Appreciation of lived experiences and Indigenous knowledge is key to better food-health outcomes.
FFD shared their story on how they went from a medical association for health professionals to a support and interest organisations for people with diabetes and their families.
· Healthcare professionals can influence government policy in a way that improves the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
PAN showed this to be true due to their recent experiences to influence the national food strategy the German government is currently developing - and for which they joined forces with many others including the German Climate and Health Alliance (KLUG).
· Culturally appropriate nutrition education, food literacy, and skills training should be advocated for through schools, health and social services, and community settings.
FFD explained that this is the precise purpose of their collaboration with the International Diabetes Federation and the Portuguese Association for Diabetes to explore a safe and sustainable role for plant-based diets for people with diabetes in Portugal - a project funded by HFHP.
· Collaboration between those working at the intersection of public health, food, animal health, and planetary health is necessary to advance positive food–health outcomes.
Which was a perfect way to conclude as this is the raison d'etre of HFHP!
The full conversation can be accessed through this link.
On Wednesday 8th of March, Healthy Food Healthy Planet hosted our third B(re)aking Bread session to hear from the health sector. B(re)aking Bread is an informal space to prepare and share a (virtual) meal together. But it is also so much more: it is about caring, having meaningful conversations, asking tough questions to create a sense of community and ultimately belonging.
The health sector is an important stakeholder in the transition to healthy, sustainable and just diets. With Niklas Oppenrieder from the Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN), Alexia Charvet from the Federation Francaise des Diabetiques (FFD)and Vivian Maduekeh from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food - a donor collaborative-we explored a series of questions. How do you engage with ' the sector' (if there is such a thing)? And are they actually a good group to do advocacy with? And what about the links between human and planetary health? And how do people with diabetes -those with a lived experience- want to be part of the discussions and positioning in this diet shift?
We built the conversation on five key findings from a recent GAFF's report Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais
· 80% of the health professionals very strongly agreed that climate change, health, and food systems are interconnected.
PAN concurred that this finding is very much in line with the surveys they do among their members - mainly medical students and professionals. At the same time, Niklas feels there is still a lot of steps to be made to go beyond the link between food and chronic diseases.
· Appreciation of lived experiences and Indigenous knowledge is key to better food-health outcomes.
FFD shared their story on how they went from a medical association for health professionals to a support and interest organisations for people with diabetes and their families.
· Healthcare professionals can influence government policy in a way that improves the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
PAN showed this to be true due to their recent experiences to influence the national food strategy the German government is currently developing - and for which they joined forces with many others including the German Climate and Health Alliance (KLUG).
· Culturally appropriate nutrition education, food literacy, and skills training should be advocated for through schools, health and social services, and community settings.
FFD explained that this is the precise purpose of their collaboration with the International Diabetes Federation and the Portuguese Association for Diabetes to explore a safe and sustainable role for plant-based diets for people with diabetes in Portugal - a project funded by HFHP.
· Collaboration between those working at the intersection of public health, food, animal health, and planetary health is necessary to advance positive food–health outcomes.
Which was a perfect way to conclude as this is the raison d'etre of HFHP!
The full conversation can be accessed through this link.
On Wednesday 8th of March, Healthy Food Healthy Planet hosted our third B(re)aking Bread session to hear from the health sector. B(re)aking Bread is an informal space to prepare and share a (virtual) meal together. But it is also so much more: it is about caring, having meaningful conversations, asking tough questions to create a sense of community and ultimately belonging.
The health sector is an important stakeholder in the transition to healthy, sustainable and just diets. With Niklas Oppenrieder from the Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN), Alexia Charvet from the Federation Francaise des Diabetiques (FFD)and Vivian Maduekeh from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food - a donor collaborative-we explored a series of questions. How do you engage with ' the sector' (if there is such a thing)? And are they actually a good group to do advocacy with? And what about the links between human and planetary health? And how do people with diabetes -those with a lived experience- want to be part of the discussions and positioning in this diet shift?
We built the conversation on five key findings from a recent GAFF's report Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais Creating Better Health for People, the Planet and Animais
· 80% of the health professionals very strongly agreed that climate change, health, and food systems are interconnected.
PAN concurred that this finding is very much in line with the surveys they do among their members - mainly medical students and professionals. At the same time, Niklas feels there is still a lot of steps to be made to go beyond the link between food and chronic diseases.
· Appreciation of lived experiences and Indigenous knowledge is key to better food-health outcomes.
FFD shared their story on how they went from a medical association for health professionals to a support and interest organisations for people with diabetes and their families.
· Healthcare professionals can influence government policy in a way that improves the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
PAN showed this to be true due to their recent experiences to influence the national food strategy the German government is currently developing - and for which they joined forces with many others including the German Climate and Health Alliance (KLUG).
· Culturally appropriate nutrition education, food literacy, and skills training should be advocated for through schools, health and social services, and community settings.
FFD explained that this is the precise purpose of their collaboration with the International Diabetes Federation and the Portuguese Association for Diabetes to explore a safe and sustainable role for plant-based diets for people with diabetes in Portugal - a project funded by HFHP.
· Collaboration between those working at the intersection of public health, food, animal health, and planetary health is necessary to advance positive food–health outcomes.
Which was a perfect way to conclude as this is the raison d'etre of HFHP!
The full conversation can be accessed through this link.
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