NC State Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences

Healthy Beyond the Body

Health EN ↓ 5 episodes

The National World Health Organization defined healthy as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” With an influx of media trends providing false information about dieting, food safety, body image, and overall health, this podcast was aimed to provide a deeper look into what health looks like in varying disciplines such as psychology, communications, nutrition and dietetics, food science, and agriculture.

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NC State Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences

Episodes

#5 Social Media, Safe Plates | Candice Christian, MPH 14.11.2025 30:37

Social Media can be our best friend or our worst enemy when it comes to researching safety protocols regarding the food we consume. Safe Plates Social Media Manager, Candice Christian, discusses the importance of doing research on the content we consume on social media, and encourages us to ask the right questions - “Is this content rooted in research?” “Who am I receiving this information from?”...

#4 Nutrition and “Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less" | Kelly Nordby, MPH, RDN, LDN 14.11.2025 31:42

Finding the perfect balance of exercise and healthy eating can be difficult when first getting started. Dietician Kelly Nordby dives into the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less and Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes programs and how these programs are tailored to each participant’s needs. Kelly Nordby – Eat Smart, Move Move, Weigh Less/Prevent Diabetes Coordinator

#3 Sexual Health and Media Effects on Health Behavior | Kami Kosenko, Ph.D. 23.10.2025 31:52

This episode includes candid conversations about sex and relationships for informational purposes. Listener discretion advised. Should condoms be provided to students in welcome packets when they first arrive at college? Dr. Kami Kosenko joined us to discuss the importance of healthy communication and education surrounding the topic of sex. This episode dives into the various ways sex is taught to...

#2 Farm to Early Child Education | Dara Bloom, Ph.D. 12.09.2025 30:58

How can we enforce preventative measures in childhood to promote healthy habits later in life? Dr. Dara Bloom joined us to discuss the importance of farm to early child education and the benefits of connecting local farmers to early child care centers. Dr. Bloom discusses how teaching children about the importance of fruits and vegetables can be fun and engaging, from arts and crafts to gardening....

#1 Food Safety and Food Handling Systems | Ben Chapman, Ph.D. 19.06.2025 35:37

Should you eat raw cookie dough? Department Head Dr. Benjamin Chapman discusses the ins and outs of staying up to date with food safety and how social media can be used to connect with a wide array of individuals. From restaurant safety to discussing the concerns with ingesting raw cookie dough, Dr. Chapman shares just how vast the world of food can be and what precautions we can take in our own l...