PSYC 123 - Lecture 14 - Perspectives of the Food Industry (Guest Lecture by Derek Yach)

Lecture 14 - Perspectives of the Food Industry (Guest Lecture by Derek Yach)

Overview

Guest Lecturer Dr. Derek Yach, leader in global public health and current Director of Global Health Policy at PepsiCo, offers an inside look into how a member of the food industry balances the needs of the company, consumer, and public health. Dr. Yach offers insight into how PepsiCo is thinking about research and development as a key to transforming the company. In addition, he reviews emerging research and policy trends within the company, highlighting PepsiCo's long-term research goal of delivering science-based health and wellness solutions that satisfy the minds and bodies of consumers.

 

 

Assignment

Brownell, Food Fight, Ch. 10 (pp. 243-281)

Nocera, "Food Makers and Critics Break Bread."

Yach, "Invited Editorial: A Personal View: Food Companies..."

Uauy, "Invited Commentary to Yach Editorial..."

Norum, "Invited Commentary to Yach Editorial..."

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