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May 2024
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Episode 90: Food Waste and Disposal at L...

KHALIL DIAB
About this episode

Do you wonder how much food is wasted in hospitals and restaurants in Lebanon and worldwide? How is the food that is wasted disposed of? 

If you are interested in learning about this topic, listen to our latest episode of the podcast with Dr. Mohamad Abiad, Professor of Nutrition and Food Sciences at the American University of Beirut. In this episode, we discuss the latest clinical trials their group has published on food waste and food disposal in hospitals in Lebanon. The findings are eye opening and will surprise you. 

How much food is wasted in hospitals in Lebanon? 

A- 10%

B- 20%

C- 30%

D- 40%

E- 50%

Please comment. 

The episode is also available on all podcast apps including Spotify, iHeartRadio, Anghami, Googleplay, and Apple

#foodwaste #fooddisposal #hospitalfood

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