Statistics
___ million people in the United States are food insecure (Closest wins)
A _________ _________ is an urban area in which it is difficult to buy affordable or good-quality fresh food.
Food Desert
Lack of affordable housing, poverty, unemployment or low income
Systemic
Lower risk of obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers are all symptoms of an unhealthy or healthy diet.
Healthy diet
__% of U.S. counties have food insecurity of some sort (closest wins)
100
Not having access to sufficient food
Food Insecurity
The Great Depression
Historical Factors
Average Family of 4 spends... (closest wins) (range)
$569-$1298
___ million people live in food deserts (closest wins)
Factors that happened a while ago that affect people today
Historical Factors
Chronic health conditions or lack of access to healthcare
Systemic Factor
Average American household spends $____ on dining out a year
$3,459
___ million children in the United States are food insecure
9
Concern that food will run out before being able to afford more.
Marginal Food Security
Racism and racial discrimination
Systemic factors
Are foods measured by calories per serving or weight?
Calories per serving
___% of Black households and ___% of Hispanic households experience food insecurity
19.1% and 15.6%
A form of undernutrition caused by not eating enough food
Acute Malnutrition
What is a Systemic Factor?
Why do people choose to eat unhealthy foods when healthier foods are better in every way possible
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