Amy Quinton
News/Media Relations for @ucdavisnews. Covering food/ag, science & animals. Creator @unfoldpodcast. Former @capradionews @nhpr enviro reporter, heard on @npr
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1 month ago |
villagenews.com | Amy Quinton |UC Davis
Experts weigh in on the debate behind how processed foods could affect health | Last updated May 09, 2025 2:34amTake a stroll down the middle aisles of any American grocery store, and you’ll be surrounded by rows of brightly colored packaged macaroni and cheese, instant soups and chips in all forms and flavors – all with long ingredient lists. These and other familiar favorites offer consumers a convenient, tasty and often affordable meal or snack.
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1 month ago |
medicalxpress.com | Amy Quinton
Take a stroll down the middle aisles of any American grocery store, and you'll be surrounded by rows of brightly colored packaged macaroni and cheese, instant soups and chips in all forms and flavors—all with long ingredient lists. These and other familiar favorites offer consumers a convenient, tasty and often affordable meal or snack. Studies suggest, however, that nearly two-thirds of the average American diet consists of highly processed or "ultra-processed" foods.
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1 month ago |
universityofcalifornia.edu | Amy Quinton
Studies suggest, however, that nearly two-thirds of the average American diet consists of highly processed or “ultra-processed” foods. And growing scientific scrutiny and public concern are forcing policymakers to take a closer look at what these foods are — and what they may be doing to our health. “We’re creating ingredients so rapidly, we don’t have time to study them,” said Alyson Mitchell, a professor and food chemist in the UC Davis Department of Food Science and Technology.
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publichealth.berkeley.edu | Amy Quinton
Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is caused by a fungus that thrives in moist soils and becomes airborne during drought. Its spores are easily inhaled, leading to infection. Climate change is creating the perfect conditions for it in the Western United States, with increasing heavy rains followed by prolonged drought. A new study by University of California, Davis, researchers shows that dogs, who are also susceptible to the disease, can help us understand its spread.
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1 month ago |
ucdavis.edu | Amy Quinton
Take a stroll down the middle aisles of any American grocery store, and you’ll be surrounded by rows of brightly colored packaged macaroni and cheese, instant soups and chips in all forms and flavors — all with long ingredient lists. These and other familiar favorites offer consumers a convenient, tasty and often affordable meal or snack. Studies suggest, however, that nearly two-thirds of the average American diet consists of highly processed or “ultra-processed” foods.
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"Real change demands more than simply removing synthetic additives. It requires a fundamental rethinking of how we produce, market and consume food in America," says @SelinaWangPhD @ucdavis https://t.co/i0zsgFhJb6
RT @UCsierraforest: How Cal Fire's Davis nursery aims to replace trees burned in wildfires - CBS Sacramento https://t.co/z011YkgBI9
Very cool video on dog communication featuring @UCSanDiego prof Professor Federico Rossano. A must-watch for any dog lover. #dogs https://t.co/yWcMeDFxIG via @YouTube