74 Food Insecurity: No Child Should Go Hungry

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughtsDr. Kofi Essel is a board-certified community pediatrician at Children’s National Hospital (CNH) in Washington, D.C. He serves as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, the Director of the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Culinary Medicine Program, the Director of the GWU Community/Urban Health Scholarly Concentration, and the Director of the GWU Clinical Public Health Summit on Obesity.  Dr. Essel has dedicated his career to advocacy/research around healthcare training, health disparities, and community engagement, with expertise and national recognition in the areas of addressing obesity and food insecurity in families. [00:01] Opening SegmentLet’s get to know Dr. Kofi EsselHe talks about his journey that brought him to pediatrics[04:40] The Reality About Food InsecurityWhat pediatricians should understand about food insecurityKofi shares the latest statisticsHow it relates to racism in the countryCOVID-19 is not an equalizer, but a magnifier of existing social issuesKofi explainsThe first step to resolve food insecurityKofi breaks down what food sovereignty is[17:53] Role of Poverty and Privilege in Food InsecurityThe “humanistic ability” that people should be able to possessWhy this is culturally relevantDoes working hard solve food insecurity among people living in poverty?Listen to our exchangeHow poverty is expensive and privilege is blindingThe connection between food insecurity and treatment approaches[27:24] Screening Food InsecurityWhat the Hunger Vital Sign is and how to use itPrivacy issues to consider when screening for food insecurityShame and guilt are major concernsHow to deal with food anxiety[43:27] Holistic Approach to Resolve Food InsecurityHere’s a quick guide from Kofi for pediatriciansFind an anti-hunger championA team is still needed even if there’s a champion or advocateWe talk about the evolution of pediatrics through the yearsThe importance of holistic approach in giving treatments to patients[53:57] An Important Message for Healthcare ProvidersA great resource for healthcare providers to resolve food insecurityLink belowKofi’s message to his younger self that you need to hear tooGiving yourself a chance to do something you want to do [01:00:02] Closing Segment  Final takeawaysHungry kids in wealthy countriesThe problems magnified by the COVID-19 pandemicFood sovereigntyStep-by-step goal-setting of food-insecure homesPoverty as the root cause of hunger“Work hard to succeed” is actually a mythStructural racismThe pandemic is not the great equalizerThe likelihood of a person or family going hungryObesity paradoxPutting the best foot forwardFood insecurity and food anxietyThe two-question hunger vital signsThe importance of asking questionsTalking with a parent alone away from the childMy personal realizations while talking with KofiLooking for an anti-hunger championUse your voice to advance advocaciesNo child should be hungry, everKey Quotes:“The ability to choose one's food is a humanistic ability and ability we should be able to provide to people.” - Dr. Kofi...

Fecha de Publicación: 2 de febrero de 2022

Duración: 1 hr 7 min