Food Safety: Global Concerns

This lecture discusses the global issue of food safety, emphasizing the impact of foodborne diseases and the importance of preventing childhood diarrhoea. It explores programs to reduce risk factors and the role of hormones in regulating satiety. Additionally, it delves into the relationship between drug addiction and obesity, as well as the concept of food addiction. The lecture also covers psychological aspects related to drug and food dependence, depression, and emotional states. Furthermore, it addresses zoonotic diseases, focusing on examples like Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and the Swine Influenza outbreak. The lecture concludes by examining the impact of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on food production and the ethical considerations surrounding their use.