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Fighting Back Against Food Insecurity
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Episode 32
27-minute listen
Fighting Back Against Food Insecurity
Whether we see it firsthand or not, food insecurity is still a major issue in our society. There are so many out there who continually go to bed hungry. Wake up hungry. Stuck in a terrible cycle. In this episode, we talk with two experts who are working and researching in our communities to fight this problem and help ensure access to nutritious food for those in need.
College of Education and Human Ecology
Irene Hatsu
Hatsu is an associate professor of human nutrition in Ohio State’s Department of Human Sciences and an OSU Extension specialist for food security. Her research reveals how food and nutrition security relate to health and mental wellness in children and vulnerable populations.
College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences
Mary Rodriguez
Rodriguez is an associate professor of community leadership. A social scientist, Rodriguez specializes in community leadership, which empowers people to address their needs, whether it’s food security or other poverty challenges, to lead their communities through change. She’s done this in her work abroad, in low- and middle-income countries, and at home with New Americans, recent immigrants or refugees to the U.S.
