The Graduate Program in Sustainable Agriculture invites you to join us for:

"Sustainable Agriculture: A Nutrition and Health Perspective"

with 

Dr. Christina Campbell

Sustainability is often defined using a three-pronged, social, economic, and environmental approach. However, nutrition and health, a vital component of sustainability is often not addressed or loosely categorized under the social pillar. The Sustainable, Resilient, Healthy, Food and Water System (SRHFWS) framework, in contrast, includes four pillars, nutrition and health, social and cultural identity, economic vitality, and environmental stewardship. This presentation will provide examples of how the framework can be utilized to critically assess aspects of a food system and evaluate connections between agriculture, nutrition, and human health.

Dr. Christina Campbell is an Associate Professor of Nutrition and Uelner Professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Iowa State University. Her graduate training in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences was completed at Washington State University, post-doctoral experience in reproductive endocrinology, and clinical training at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. She has taught over 20 years as an instructor of Medical Nutrition Therapy at the undergraduate and graduate level to students of nutritional sciences, pre-health, and dietetics. Her research agenda primarily focuses on identifying effective prenatal lifestyle strategies to promote health and prevent chronic diet-related diseases for current and future generations.   Additionally, Dr. Campbell explores the relationship between food, peace, and the environment with a passion for cultivating sustainable, resilient, healthy food and water systems. Finally, Dr. Campbell, in all her roles, strives to inspire change for a healthy future for all.