Project – Egas Moniz, School of Health & Science

Food4Thought

Debunking myths about aquaculture and insects in food

What is it about?

As a leading institution in the field of ocean science and technological innovation Food4Thought this is a project that aims to to promote a change in sign of the perceptions on both sides of the emerging and strategic importance for food security and the sustainability of the aquaculture and insects as a food source. In spite of its potential, both of which are facing significant challenges to the acceptance of the public.

Funded by the Egas Moniz the project, bet on the food education is based on the science ofwith the aim to inform, educate, and transform the attitudes, behaviours, contributing to the food choices are more conscious and sustainable way.

Why is that?

Combating misinformation: To clarify the myths and misconceptions about the food back home.
The promotion of sustainability: Encouraged the practice of food with less impact on the environment.
Education for transformation: Teaching tools to empower consumers and carers.
Strategic importance: Alignment with the global challenges of food security.

Goals

To raise awareness of the the power of the future by highlighting the role of aquaculture and family.
Promote informed choices about their health based on the available scientific evidence.
To encourage the a change in the attitudes and perceptions on the new sources of food.
To create a model friends: the educational intervention.
To contribute to the innovation in education-food different backgrounds and age groups.

Partners

Food4Thought

Debunking myths about aquaculture and insects in food

• B2E CoLAB

• Egas Moniz School of Health & Science

• Thunder Foods