Safer Food. Better Nutrition. One Health.
upcoming food events
April 15 | Jack Morton Auditorium
Live recording will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. as part of GW's Planet Forward Summit.
April 22 | Shenkman Dining Hall
Kumar Chandran, with ReFED, will speak from 12 to 1 p.m.
1 in 10
people in the world fall ill after eating contaminated food and 420,000 die every year.
40%
of the foodborne disease burden is carried by children under 5 years of age, with 125,000 deaths every year.
3.1
billion
or 42% of the world's population, are unable to afford a healthy diet
Commentary
“Ceasing coordination and cooperation globally could substantially affect food safety and nutrition security. Without the collaboration in place to alert or be alerted about foodborne disease outbreaks, our food system could be significantly weakened, and the number of people who get sick could substantially increase.”
Barb Kowalcyk | IFSAN Director,
about the U.S. leaving the World Health Organization.
Nibbles, Bits & Bites Newsletter
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- Spotlights: Headrick, Owodunni
- Your Next Opportunity
February 2026
- DGA Response
- US Exits WHO
- 10 Students Announced for Food Policy Conference
- Research Opportunity
January 2026
- New Dietary Guidelines!
- Boost Your Immune Health
- IFSAN Team Spotlight - Mariah Walters Orose
- Eat Healthy This Flu Season
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Our Mission
To advance equitable food systems that promote public health and prevent illness.
Our Vision
Food Systems that equitably deliver safe, accessible, and nutritious food to all.