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Jack Becker

  • Featured

    Universal Basic Nutrient Income: Pros and Cons

    The government could aim to develop the healthiest, cheapest, most sustainable, and all-around best powdered meal replacement.

    Universal Basic Nutrient Income: Pros and Cons

    A variety of protein shakes. Plastic scoops with powders.
  • Featured

    Public Health: Got Sleep?

    We need the brilliant minds behind our nation’s best public health commercials on the issue of sleep deprivation. But only after a good night of sleep.

    Public Health: Got Sleep?

    Cozy scottish kitten sleeps under blanket on a bed at home. Top down view.
  • Featured

    There’s More Than Rules in Regulating Concussions

    This post considers the application of Lawrence Lessig’s New Chicago School approach to regulation to the prevention of concussions in football.

    There’s More Than Rules in Regulating Concussions

    College football on grass field in afternoon sunlight
  • FDA

    Vizzy and Fortifying Alcoholic Beverages

    How much criticism should Vizzy face for its marketing practices? The product clearly violates FDA’s stance against fortification of alcoholic beverages.

    Vizzy and Fortifying Alcoholic Beverages

    Seltzer in glass and can.
  • Public Health

    Physical Education After the Cal200 Litigation

    While the Cal200 litigation shored up the amount of time spent on P.E., effective instruction remains at risk.

    Physical Education After the Cal200 Litigation

    Happy physical education teacher talking to her students during a class at elementary school gym.
  • Featured

    Fiber: The Hero American Nutrition Deserves

    It may be time for USDA to put a temporary cape on fiber and bring America the nutrition hero it deserves.

    Fiber: The Hero American Nutrition Deserves

    Vegetables super heroes, vector broccoli, squash and avocado, cauliflower and beetroot. Eggplant, chili pepper and pumpkin, spinach, carrot and tomato with cucumber, garlic and radish cartoon veggies.