Join Dr. Tushar Mehta on Earth Day for a workshop delving into the intricate interplay between animal agriculture and its far-reaching consequences on our planet's health, food seciruty, and social equity. This event promises to ignite dialogue, inspire action, and catalyze positive change in our food systems.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the mechanisms by which animal products have a higher ecological impact than high quality plant protein foods
- Identify parameters of global ecology that are predominantly impacted by animal agriculture
- Describe how food security is impacted by animal agriculture
- Discuss the adequacy of plant protein in human nutrition
- Describe the pandemic and infectious disease implications of animal agriculture
- Review common misinformation tactics used by animal agriculture industry
This workshop is part of the Healthy People, Healthy Planet virtual speaker series designed for faculty, staff, and learners in the Queen’s community to promote healthy behaviour with a focus on the intersection of lifestyle and planetary health to achieve optimal well-being. Six sessions will take place throughout April, covering topics such as healthy sleep, diet, sustainability, and physical activity.
Register to attend one or all six events.
This online series has been certified for up to six CFPC Group Learning credits and six Royal College Section 1-Group Learning hours. It provides a Queen's University certificate of completion for up to six hours of professional learning for health professionals.
Funding for this speaker series has been made possible by the Dr. Bruce Cronk Distinguished Lecture Series fund and through the Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization's Physician Wellness Advisory Committee.
