This discussion explores how surroundings shape what adolescents eat- from food markets and home to schools and friends. By connecting research to real-world action, it seeks innovative ways to build healthier, more sustainable food environments across East Africa. The event features a discussion with Dr. Michelle Holdsworth (Research Director-IRD) and Gideon Amevinya (Research assistant/PhD scholar-IRD), moderated by Dr Gershim Asiki (Senior Research Scientist African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)).