Healthy Foods
Shop Healthy NYC encourages replacing sugary beverages with this healthier alternative.
What is water?
Shop Healthy NYC uses these brightly colored signs to highlight healthier options in stores.
What are shelf talkers?
Shop Healthy NYC works with food retail owners to map stores and collect information using this type of data collection platform.
What is ARCGIS or Survey 123?
Shop Healthy NYC aims to reduce the consumption of these calorie-dense but nutrient-poor foods.
What are junk foods? Or Unhealthy Snacks
This mineral, found in milk and leafy greens, is important for strong bones and teeth.
What is calcium?
This food category, including apples, bananas, and oranges, is featured in Shop Healthy NYC's program to increase healthy snack options
What are fruits?
This type of marketing strategy, used by Shop Healthy NYC, ensures healthier items are placed at this level in stores.
What is eye level?
Shop Healthy NYC educates community members about healthier food stocking and marketing during this type of event.
Fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are examples of these foods that Shop Healthy NYC promotes to improve community diets.
What are healthier options?
Shop Healthy NYC encourages eating foods high in this vitamin, found in citrus fruits, to boost immunity.
What is vitamin C?
Shop Healthy NYC highlights this type of grain, such as quinoa or brown rice, for its higher fiber and nutrient content compared to refined grains.
What are whole grains?
Shop Healthy NYC collaborates with these local businesses to implement healthier product placements and promotions.
What are bodegas?
This facility plays a crucial role in the Shop Healthy NYC program by helping to supply local stores and markets with fresh, healthy food options in underserved areas
What is the distribution center?
One of the program's main goals is to combat this health condition, linked to poor diet and physical inactivity.
What is obesity?
Foods high in this nutrient, like beans and whole grains, help with digestion and keep you feeling full longer.
What is fiber?
Shop Healthy NYC suggests choosing canned vegetables or beans labeled with this phrase to ensure lower sodium content.
What is "low sodium" or "no salt added"?
This term refers to the practice of targeting vulnerable populations with harmful products, often used in the marketing of tobacco, alcohol, and junk food
What is predatory marketing?
This event, organized by Bronx Action Center, brings together community members, health professionals, and vendors to raise awareness about diabetes prevention and healthier lifestyle choices.
What is the Diabetes Expo?
By encouraging healthier food environments, Shop Healthy NYC aims to reduce disparities in these preventable diseases.
What are chronic diseases?
Shop Healthy NYC recommends avoiding this type of fat, often found in processed and fried foods, to improve heart health.
What are trans fats?
This low-calorie beverage, often promoted as a healthier alternative to soda, can be infused with fruit, herbs, or even carbonated to make it more appealing
What is sparkling water?
This strategy involves promoting healthier choices to combat the influence of harmful marketing tactics, and is central to Shop Healthy NYC's efforts.
What is counter marketing?
These mobile vendors are part of the Shop Healthy NYC initiative, bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to neighborhoods with limited access to healthy food.
What are green carts?
This South Bronx neighborhood, a key focus of Shop Healthy NYC, is not only a major distribution hub for food in New York City but also faces high rates of diet-related illnesses.
What is Hunts Point?
This macronutrient, found in foods like chicken, fish, and tofu, is essential for building and repairing body tissues.
What is protein?