"Why Does Food Go Bad? + Diet and Chronic Inflammation": In-Person Badger Talk in Lake Mills, WI

Name: "Why Does Food Go Bad? + Diet and Chronic Inflammation": In-Person Badger Talk in Lake Mills, WI
Start: 2026-04-27T10:30:00-05:00
Location: 603 E Lake St, Lake Mills, WI 53551-1738, United States

Schedule

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

603 E Lake St, Lake Mills, WI 53551-1738, United States | Lake Mills, WI

This is a free, in-person talk hosted on April 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM CST by Lake Mills Club 55 Senior Center in Lake Mills, WI. Registration is necessary to attend this event. More information to come. This talk will not be available virtually.
Learn about the significance of food loss and waste to environmental health and climate change. We will discuss the reasons food goes bad, and practical steps to prevent food waste.
Can foods prevent inflammation? We will discuss the significance of inflammation to the development of chronic disease and the depth of evidence from research studies about diet and immune health.
Dr. Bradley Bolling’s research focuses on the health and sustainability of foods. His group is working to understand the composition and health benefits of underutilized fruits, vegetables, nuts and dairy products. Their current research focusses on improving immune health, reducing chronic inflammation, and reducing the risk of cancer and cardiometabolic diseases. Dr. Bolling is a Scientific Editor for the Journal of Food Science and Chair of the International Society for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in the Department of Food Science, including Food Preservation, Advanced Food Chemistry, and Food Bioactives.