Food Forum
The Food Forum convenes scientists, administrators, and policymakers from academia, government, industry, non-profits, professional societies, and consumer groups on an ongoing basis to explore issues related to food (including safety, regulation, systems, nutrition, and health) and identify approaches to address them. It provides a unique way to identify areas of concordance. It does not make recommendations, nor does it offer specific advice. It compiles information, develops options, and brings interested parties together.
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The Food Forum Celebrates 30 Years of Impact
Safeguarding the Food Supply: Integrating Diverse Risks, Connecting with Consumers, and Protecting Vulnerable Populations: Proceedings of a Workshop
Proceedings
·2025
Changes to the landscape of food safety threats, and the introduction of new regulations to address these concerns increasingly have nutrition, economic, and equity implications. In September 2024, the National Academies Food Forum hosted a public workshop to explore the hazard and risk-based commun...
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Publications
Perspectives
Alternatives to Antibiotics - Why and How
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Antibiotic Resistance in Humans and Animals
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Food is Too Important to Waste
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Interventions Aimed at Reducing Antimicrobial Usage and Resistance in Production Animals in Denmark
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Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Starts in Childhood
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Safety Assessment of Macronutrients - Creating a New Paradigm
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The Power of Postconsumer School Food Waste Audits
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