The University of York will look at issues like childhood obesity
YORK will be at the forefront of new research looking at the role food systems play in the health of children and the environment. The University of York has been awarded almost £6 million to lead a study which aims to create both healthier future generations and a healthier planet. Researchers will look at healthy eating interventions in schools and nurseries, food retailing, food procurement and farming to address issues such as childhood obesity, sustainability in agriculture and global warming. The five year research programme, called Transformations to Regenerative Food Systems (TReFS), will also look at how regenerative farming - which promotes biosystems health – can help achieve both healthier populations and environment in the future.