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Catzos blancos (Platycoelia lutescens): adult beetles are a source of wild food that is consumed in and around Quito (Ecuador).

Are insects really ‘poor people’s food’?

Eating insects is often seen as a last resort when people are starving, and yet, in the countries where they are widely consumed, they are often a rare delicacy, even a luxury.
Extreme climate events such as droughts and floods are becoming more intense and frequent, reducing agricultural production, disrupting supply chains, limiting families’ access to fruits, vegetables and other fresh foods, and increasing the consumption of ultra-processed foods with low nutritional value. Foto: Envato

Climate crisis is affecting children’s nutrition

Droughts and floods reduce agricultural production, disrupt supply chains, and limit families’ access to fruits, vegetables, and other fresh foods.
The key to having a successful hard conversation is compassion and patience. Jacob Wackerhausen/iStock via Getty Images Plus

If you think someone has an eating disorder, should you say something? A dietitian explains how to express concern without body shaming

Seeing a loved one lose significant weight or struggle with eating and exercise can be concerning. Approaching a conversation with respect and care can avoid the harms of speculation and silence.

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