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The Healthy Communities Blog covers news about our work promoting the health and well-being of Californians and people across the country and globe.

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Eating for health: It’s not what it “looks” like

July 2nd, 2021
By Rosa Vargas, Shannon Klisch
Contrary to the messages we are exposed to from popular culture, media, and public health about body size, focusing on how much a person weighs isn't necessarily an effective way to promote health.
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A message of solidarity

March 31st, 2021
By Glenda L Humiston
The recent series of unprovoked attacks against Asians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the country has left the staff, academics and leadership of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources shocked and horrified.
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