Soda taxes--much like tobacco taxes--really do help to curb consumption of sugar sweetened beverages. And, people appreciate when taxes go towards things they care about such as clean water in schools or green spaces in communities.
Duke University’s World Food Policy Center develops coordinated and inclusive food policies. Our approach bridges key areas of food policies and systems to improve human wellbeing, environmental health, and equity. At the heart of this work, we learn from and connect unique voices—including people most affected by food system challenges.
Our vision for The Leading Voices in Food podcast series is to offer wide-ranging perspectives and knowledge from researchers, community leaders, policy-makers, farmers and more. We will feature topics across the food system spectrum such as food insecurity, obesity, agriculture, access and equity, food safety, food defense, and food policy issues.
Departments and programs across Duke offers a wealth of undergraduate and graduate courses that can inform and empower students interested in making change within the dynamic world of food systems.
The WFPC will gladly talk with and advise any student with an interest in food policy and food system equity.
The food the world grows, transports, processes, consumes, and wastes has a major influence on global human health, the environment, trade, political stability, and other matters. This course will examine the social, biological, psychological, and economic factors that drive food choices;... read more about Food, Environment, Health and Public Policy »
