The Politics Of Your Plate: A Conversation With Dr. Marion Nestle

For decades, nutritionist and food policy expert Marion Nestle has exposed the political and economic factors that influence our dietary choices, and has been a leading voice in shifting the conversation from individual responsibility to corporate influence. Join us to hear her in conversation with Linda Pelaccio as she talks about her groundbreaking new book, What to Eat Now: The Indispensable Guide to Good Food, How to Find It, and Why It Matters. She revisits the modern supermarket, offering an aisle-by-aisle guide to navigating today's complex food landscape, noting how much has changed since What to Eat was published in 2006, as a result of the powerful political and economic forces that shape our plates. Nestle will share her journey from molecular biologist to public health advocate and provide practical, common-sense advice for eating well in a world of information overload. This conversation will go beyond simple dietary advice, delving into the powerful political and economic forces that shape our plates. This event is co-hosted by the Culinary Historians of New York and NYU Special Collections. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:30. The event will be introduced by Charity Robey. SPEAKERS Linda Pelaccio is a culinary historian and host of the podcast A Taste of the Past, and is a former producer of the Food Network. Charity Robey is Chair of the Culinary Historical of New York. She is a feature writer for the Shelter Island Reporter. Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, the department she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she officially retired in September 2017. She is the author of numerous books and articles, and can be followed via her blog at [hidden]. (Banner photo of Dr. Nestle by Peter Menzel.) As a part of NYU's commitment to global inclusion, our events and initiatives are open to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. More Info below.