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The main aim of the policy is to shape individuals ' eating methodologies, as Americans ought to give more attention to the sustainability of the food they eat. Though there are many guidelines published on Dietary issues, people couldn’t find much information on the type of foods, which keeps them healthy. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans: 2015-2020, eighth edition, which was released on January 7, 2016, was very resourceful.

Their intake boosts the immune system providing protection against some common chronic disease. However, low-income mothers, infants, and children tend to have a low intake of these vital foods making them have a weaker immune system. Because of this, a subsidy to fruits and vegetable consumption is being used to encourage behavioral intake. Research collate introduction of subsidy in their foods to a voluntary habitual consumption of fruits and vegetables later in life (Herman, Harrison, Afifi, & Jenks, 2008). The study identifies the WIC program as the ideal context where the population can be educated on means to improve dietary quality while subsidizing nutrient-dense food. Primarily, this is because the program reaches more than half of all children born in the United States and nutritional education provided in this program has been shown to increase the level of fruits and vegetable

Understanding the effects of poor and efficient eating habits and how to manage your health is crucial to the existence of a healthy population in the America. To understand these approaches, one has to understand some of the poor eating habits witnessed on most people in the United States. Paula (2015) states that only ten percent of the entire American population follow a daily diet consistent with the federal nutrient recommendations. Other than following the required nutrition, most people prefer meals rich in trans-fats, salt, saturated fat, and sugar and ignore fruits, vegetables, and fiber. The increased preference of poor nutrition contributes a total of four out of six in

Individuals who live in low-income areas have to rely heavily on fast food and cheap food from convenience stores because it is the only food close and affordable to them. People in poor neighborhoods are, “Confronted with a high concentration of poor diet choices” and, “End up eating a less healthy diet” because, “Few markets” offer, “Fresh fruit and vegetables” (Cortright 1). Even if

Pomeranz, J. L., & Miller, D. P. (2015). Research report: Policies to promote healthy portion

The author’s intention is to inform the reader that the healthy lunch programs are failing. The author provides plentiful information and research on the failing school lunch programs in the U.S. “In the war to get America’s children to eat healthier, things are not going well.” Kids are not eating their vegetables. This has become a big problem in America and steps need to be taken to stop unhealthy eating. Like The Agriculture Department mandating that students in the federal lunch program choose a fruit or vegetable with their meals. This solution didn’t work and actually worsened the problem. “Their consumption of fruits and vegetables actually went down 13 percent after the mandate took effect.”

The rate of childhood obesity in New Jersey remains high, and put children at risk of developing chronic diseases in adulthood. Children living in low-income communities are more vulnerable due to several factors influencing their food choices. Thus, through the Nutritiously Me program, The Rak Foundation for Nutritional Awareness (RFNA) envisions to produce a healthy dietary behavior change among low-income communities of New Jersey.

For numerous amounts of people, fruits and vegetables may take a backseat to other foods such as junk food, but for many these healthy food choices are just not options. This is a very widespread issue that has swept the nation and the individual cities that formulate it. In particular, the lack of food security in Columbus, Ohio has had devastating effects for many residents, especially those who live in rural areas and the many underserved communities. These effects include being more prone to chronic diseases and unhealthy Body Mass Index (BMI) measurements. For adults “Twenty-five percent of Franklin County, Ohio, adults say they don’t eat five servings of foods and vegetables each day” (NLC). The residents of Columbus City should be able

According to the Bexar County Community Health Assessment Executive Summary, (2013), Bexar county is characterized by abundance of fast food establishments and an unhealthy food culture or lifestyle such as improper nutrition, high caloric intake and fat consumption and inadequate exercise. Their diets are high in carbohydrates and saturated fats. A survey in 2013 showed that one in five Bexar county adults ate more than three vegetables /day and one in ten ate more than three fruits per day. Studies have also identified social factors such as level of education, and socioeconomic status with the development of type 2 diabetes.

For such a long time, hunger still remains a complicated issue in America. Unlike other countries, hunger in America is not just getting enough food, but rather getting the right food and making the right choices. This project is a perfect example of how difficult it is to create a balance and nutritional meal on a tight budget. For starter, individuals who are under this program might have to sacrifice for some of the less nutritional food if they want to stay under the budget, which might results in some long term effects on the individual’s health. Instead of being able to purchase fresh fruits and leaner cuts of meat every day, I was forced to purchase cheap products that are nowhere close to today’s nutritional standards. Now, it wouldn’t

Today’s society is infatuated with the thought of being fit and skinny. Although eating healthy and balanced sounds ideal for most Americans, this can be more difficult than it seems. Because of the number of families living in poverty, eating a nutritious and balanced diet is a tremendous challenge. Healthy foods generally cost more than cheaper, processed foods. Families attempting to make the most of their scarce amount of money will try to stretch their dollar and purchase large quantities of food, disregarding the nutritional value. Many studies show the correlation between obesity and other health issues, with a family’s financial status. Although there are now several ways for today’s society to be healthful, including new diet

The Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative is a public private partnership, created in 2004 by the Pennsylvania state. It helped to create new supermarkets and refurbish or replace equipment at existing stores. The eligible stores were located in a low-income areas that were underserved, and to eligible for funding they agree to provide a full selection of fresh foods. The partnership funded more than 83 projects across Pennsylvania involving major national chains and smaller independent stores. Over the years the project has resulted in the creation and retention of about 5,000 jobs and 1.4 million square feet of retail space. Evidence from the program shows that adding more supermarkets with the access to high quality fruit and vegetable in an undeserved areas result in improved availability and an increased variety of foods in the community. It also shows that they are on the verge of reducing the high incidence of diet-related diseases by providing healthy food (Department of Health and Human Services, 2011, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Strategies to Prevent Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases: The CDC Guide to Strategies to Increase the Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables”, Atlanta U.S, http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/download/fandv_2011_web_tag508.pdf retrieved 5th May

Block, J. P., & Subramanian, S. V. (2015). Moving Beyond "Food Deserts": Reorienting United States Policies to Reduce Disparities in Diet Quality. Plos Medicine, 12(12), 1-9. doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1001914

Because more and more people are becoming obese, certain groups have been reaching out and showing why the American diet is a problem, along with possible solutions. According to the Dietary Guidelines (health.gov/dietaryguidelines), “Three- fourths of the United States population are consuming either low, or no, fruits or vegetables.” The website also states that, “Instead

Gorge Grown Food Network’s Veggie Rx is a fruit and vegetable prescription program designed to alleviate food insecurity and increase consumption of fresh produce. The program allows health care and social service providers to issue vouchers to those who screen positive for food insecurity. Vouchers are used to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables at farmers markets and grocery stores. Veggie Rx is operated by a non-profit organization, but functions as a cross-sector partnership including clinics, health departments, Head Start, social workers, and a housing authority. Using the Photovoice methodology, twenty-four participants in the Veggie Rx program took photographs that represented their experiences with the Veggie Rx program. Participants reported that the Veggie Rx program increased their food security, fresh produce consumption, and feelings of better health (Royal, et al. 2016).