Write a research project, discuss how COVID-19 affected US food systems.
Historical: How does COVID-19 compare with other recent outbreaks? What similarities and differences are there between the COVID outbreak (known to spread through respiratory droplets) versus those that are spread through ingesting food (like Mad Cow Disease)?
What measures have we enacted to protect our food sources during an outbreak or pandemic?
Business / Financial: What new business models resulted from the pandemic? What meal
delivery programs were created or expanded due to COVID-19? Did the pandemic impact
global and local food trends? Has this crisis spurred any new innovations in food? Provide
relevant examples or case studies as needed.
Nutritional: During the pandemic, people generally reported experiencing less physical activity
and exercise during the weeks and months of lockdown. What temporary and permanent
effects did the pandemic have on our diets and our health, especially to those who
experienced an abrupt change in lifestyle? Did global food shortages cause nutritional
deficiencies in adults or children during the pandemic? In what ways has the pandemic
affected overall physical and mental health?
