From Soil to Self: Nourishing Health through Sustainable Food Systems: Nourishing Health through Sustainable Food Systems

This webinar explores how our food systems shape both human and planetary health—and the role nurses can play in leading change. Featuring speaker Christina Vollbrecht MA, MS, RDN, Community Culinary Dietitian at Boston Medical Center, this webinar examines the connections between nutrition, environmental sustainability, and public health through topics such as the One Health approach, the parallels between soil and gut microbiomes, and the environmental impact of food production. Our speaker highlights practical, culturally sensitive strategies for promoting environmentally responsible nutrition, advocating for sustainable food sourcing, and strengthening local food system resilience. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Examine the interconnections between human health, environmental sustainability, and food systems.
2. Describe the role of nurses in promoting sustainable and culturally sensitive nutrition practices.
3. Identify practical tools to support sustainable food systems within practice settings.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17198, for 1 contact hour.