Public Policy to Alleviate Food Insecurity
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Nutrition, Daily Intake, and Exercise
In order to minimize health risks for chronic issues such as high blood pressure, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, stroke, obesity, etc….
Food Insecurity in Atlanta
1,561,360 people in Georgia struggle with hunger – 523,470 of them are children (17). Although the national rate of food…
What are Food Deserts?
Food deserts are areas, often urban, lacking access to fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as other nutritious foods such…
Consequences of Food Insecurity
The consequences and costs of food insecurity are interconnected. The healthcare industry’s costs are most profound as a consequence of…
Causes of Food Insecurity
In many less developed countries (LDCs), food insecurity rises from failed agricultural harvest due to pests, soil infertility, drought, etc….
The Cost of Food Insecurity
Based on healthcare costs, reduced productivity, increased crime rates, and other effects, the cost of hunger and food insecurity in…
Who is Affected by Food Insecurity?
About 42.2 million (13.4%) of the United States population is food insecure (3). Of that population, 13.1 million (17.9%) are…
Types of Food Insecurity
Since economic status, access, and other factors are somewhat subjective and/or not well defined, the broader terminology of food security…
Hunger vs. Food Insecurity
While they are closely related concepts, hunger and food insecurity can be distinguished. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture…