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Intro

No meat. No eggs. No milk. Such has been the way at many groceries stores across our nation during the Coronavirus pandemic. The virus which causes COVID-19 has exposed the underbelly of our food system. Is our nation doing its best to promote an ecological and sustain food system? Let's dive deeper.

Ecology

Ecology is a science that explores the mutual relationships of varying organisms and their interactions with their environment. In a way it is like studying the interactions between humans, animals, and the various weather, plants, and natural disasters that can occur. Organisms interact with each and the environment in a sort of three-way interaction. Importantly ecology can and does impact human health, which should obviously be concerning for physical therapists (PTs) and other healthcare providers.

Most PTs are aware of the biopsychosocial model as a great template for delivery care. Another more advanced model known as the biopsychosocial...