What is Food Fortification?

Interview with Sharon Bustrak

The Q&A

Sick of the Week: Decriminalization

Food fortification is a simple solution that has played a crucial role in addressing global nutrient deficiencies and preventing life-threatening diseases. On this week’s episode of Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Sharon Bustrak, technical advisor for the Food Fortification Initiative, speak about the health benefits of fortified foods and the next steps for addressing micronutrient deficiencies.

In the Q&A, Bristow also catches up on your latest Covid questions and the HPV vaccine before discussing decriminalization and its impact on substance use and overdose in Sick of the Week. 

For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the Show Notes.

Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or @healthwantedshow on IG. You can also leave a comment on YouTube. Or, leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630 - the possibilities are endless!

For more, visit wabe.org/healthwanted

Food fortification is a simple solution that has played a crucial role in addressing global nutrient deficiencies and preventing life-threatening diseases. On this week’s episode of Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Sharon Bustrak, technical advisor for the Food Fortification Initiative, speak about the health benefits of fortified foods and the next steps for addressing micronutrient deficiencies.
In the Q&amp;A, Bristow also catches up on your latest Covid questions and the HPV vaccine before discussing decriminalization and its impact on substance use and overdose in Sick of the Week. 
For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the <a href="https://sph.emory.edu/about/communications/health-wanted/show-notes/episode-seven-fortification/index.html">Show Notes</a>.
Have a question for Laurel? Send it to <a href="mailto:healthwanted@wabe.org">healthwanted@wabe.org</a> or @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/healthwantedshow">healthwantedshow on IG</a>. You can also <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3eaLS2Yj7DdRpofXFnkgpfHf4Jbr2fsa&amp;si=9_4H56azq-OGTIGL">leave a comment on YouTube</a>. Or, leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630 - the possibilities are endless!
For more, visit <a href="https://www.wabe.org/healthwanted/">wabe.org/healthwanted</a>

Health Wanted brings you each week’s need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. Host and social media science influencer Laurel Bristow covers everything from Ozempic to the ozone, interviewing experts and answering your questions, all in pursuit of better health.

A partnership between WABE and the Emory Rollins School of Public Health.

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This public health show is intended solely for general information purposes, and is not intended to provide medical advice, to be used in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease or other conditions. The information in the show should not be relied upon in a manner that would either delay medical treatment or result in unnecessary medical treatment. Always consult a physician or health care provider with your health or treatment concerns.

Health Wanted brings you each week’s need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. Host and social media science influencer Laurel Bristow covers everything from Ozempic to the ozone, interviewing experts and answering your questions, all in pursuit of better health.
A partnership between WABE and the Emory Rollins School of Public Health.
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This public health show is intended solely for general information purposes, and is not intended to provide medical advice, to be used in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease or other conditions. The information in the show should not be relied upon in a manner that would either delay medical treatment or result in unnecessary medical treatment. Always consult a physician or health care provider with your health or treatment concerns.

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