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"When Mission Hits Home" blog post by Partnership for a Healthier America's Chief Marketing Officer Blythe Thomas.

When Mission Hits Home

Blythe Thomas, Chief Marketing Officer at PHA
March 22, 2018
“Mom, I think I’m fat.” I looked into the caramel eyes of my precious 10-year-old and tried not to freeze up. Tell him he’s perfect. No, tell him we can go for a run together later. Or tell him he’s just big for his age. Read More

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The Shift Is On: From Industrial Food to Integrated Systems

Renske Lynde, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Food System 6 and Sarah Williams,
Originally published on the World Positive website
Today’s food system — how we harvest, distribute, and consume the foods we eat — is both a thing of wonder and a threat to our modern world. Food System 6’s Renske Lynde explains why the way we think about food is changing dramatically. Read More

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Innovative Changes in the Confectionery Industry

PHA and NCA Go Live on Facebook
February 14, 2018
Watch this video to learn how the National Confectioners Association’s commitment with PHA means the confectionery industry will embrace healthier changes like smaller packaging and fewer calories in the marketplace. Read More

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Food and Nutrition Trends Set to Make the Most Impact in 2018

Amaris Bradley, Partnerships Director and Registered Dietitian at PHA
February 1, 2018
What I’m most energized about in the new year ahead are these early signs of disruption that bridge innovation with tangible accessibility for our most vulnerable neighbors struggling to achieve a healthy weight and gain access to basic, nourishing foods. Read More

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Representation Matters: Role Modelling to Increase Physical Activity

Toni Carey, Senior Manager at PHA and co-founder of Black Girls RUN!
January 31, 2018
In a crowd of runners, I was surprised to feel such isolation when I neared the starting line. No one else looked like me. It was a defining moment that set me on a journey to inspire other black and brown women to try this sport that I had grown to love… Read More

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2017’s Top 10 Disruptive Moments in Health Innovation

Nancy E. Roman,President and CEO at PHA December 20, 2017
From mergers and acquisitions to unique uses of technology, I’ve ranked 2017’s 10 most important moments in health innovation, including the use of plant-forward products and Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods Market. Read More