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A nutritious grain that is often affordable and can be cooked in bulk for easy meal prep?
What is brown rice?
This color of vegetable is high in iron and can help combat fatigue.
What are greens (spinach, broccoli, etc)?
This type of carbohydrate provides quick energy and is often found in sugary foods.
What are simple carbohydrates?
When people do not have enough to eat, or do not know where their next meal is coming from.
What is food insecurity?
This global phenomenon increased the amount of food insecure households in the U.S.
What is the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic?
A source of protein that is usually cheaper than fresh meat and lasts longer.
What are canned beans or canned tuna?
What amount of processed Omega 6 fats (like in canola oil and fast food) are recommended to have in a day
What is 1 tablespoon
A common breakfast grain that is a good source of complex carbohydrates.
What are whole grain oats?
This US department of agriculture program provides food benefits to low income families, to supplement their grocery budgets.
What is SNAP?
These minorities are more susceptible to food insecurity than the national average.
What is the black and Hispanic population ?
This section of the grocery store is a way to find veggies for cheaper than in the produce section.
What is the canned goods aisle?
This reduces inflammation in your body and one source is wild caught fish
What is Omega 3 fats
These carbs take longer to digest and can provide steady energy throughout the day.
What are complex carbohydrates?
This New York State region has the highest level of food insecurity, at 19.4 percent.
What is the Utica-Rome Metropolitan region?
These socioeconomic factors cause food insecurity
What is poverty and unemployment?
Nearby grocery store often has the most affordable food options for college students and is #1 most affordable in america?
What is Aldi?
Canola (nut and seed processed oils) are this and can promote an inflammation response and should be limited to stay healthy.
What is an Omega 6 fat
This whole grain is a complex carb that can be a base for healthy meals.
What is brown rice?
These Students are eligible for SNAP benefits, but do not receive them.
What is 59% of food insecure students?
This region of the U.S. has the highest percentage of households experiencing hunger at 14.7%
What is the south?
This program helps students with limited income afford groceries and fresh produce.
What is SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)?
This food group provides your body with calcium, vitamin D, and protein.
What is Dairy
Simple carbs can lead to quick spikes in blood sugar, while complex carbs help with this steady, healthful process.
What is blood sugar regulation?
30.2% of these households experience food insecurity.
What are single-parent female-led households?
This region of the U.S. has the highest percentage of households experiencing hunger at 14.7%
What is the south?