Kari Hammerschlag, MS, Deputy Director of Friends of the Earth’s food and agriculture program discusses animal fats as potential reservoirs for fat-soluble environmental toxins, and our new dietary guidelines

About this episode

Kari Hammerschlag discusses the impact of animal fats on environmental toxins and dietary guidelines.

Did you know that the fat in animal products can be a source for fat-soluble environmental toxins such as DDT and other pesticides? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Kari Hammerschlag, MS , Deputy Director of Friends of the Earth’s food and agriculture program . Hammerschlag discusses animal fats as potential reservoirs for fat-soluble environmental toxins, our new dietary guidelines , and how agricultural practices influence public health. Related Websites: https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/5582564-toxic-load-industrial-meat/

People in this episode

Host: Melinda Hemmelgarn

Guest: Kari Hammerschlag

Topics covered

• animal fats
• environmental toxins
• dietary guidelines
• public health
• agricultural practices

Keywords

• animal products
• fat-soluble toxins
• dietary guidelines
• public health
• agriculture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Friends of the Earth

Products: DDT, pesticides

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