Nadine Burke: Whole and Healthy

By Maegan Clark

October 3, 2019

Last Updated: May 31, 2011

Why is whole food healthier? In this video from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia. Dr. Nadine Burke discusses the difference between processed and whole foods.

Dr. Nadine Burke is the Medical Director of the Bayview Child Health Center, where she oversees operations and provides care to children and youth living in the Bayview-Hunters Point community of San Francisco. She has conducted research on food access in vulnerable communities and speaks passionately about issues such as food, health, and the environment.

Watch additional videos from Nadine Burke on the Nourish website. Stay tuned for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.

Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. Explore Nourish at www.nourishlife.org. Follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.


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