Hi everyone! Just a little preview of what I'll be putting together for my portion of the "food policy" paper, in conjunction with Melanie and David (from the Urban Planning center).
I'm focusing more on the public health aspects of food deserts- namely, what sorts of effects food deserts place on the overall health/ quality of life of those who inhabit them, as well as the ways in which we can increase public awareness of the necessity for diet changes as a means of preventative health care. For many, it's not a clear line of thought that buying a bushel of apples today will help ward off debilitating chronic diseases like diabetes- as well as skyrocketing health care costs- twenty years down the road (especially when a bag of chips at the liquor store around the block costs a lot less).
I've started looking into methods of different outreach programs (like the Healthier Schools Challenge) that serve to educate children about the importance of healthy food and activity choices, as well as improve school lunches. Stemming from these ideas, I'd like to explore the options available for increasing the awareness of healthy diets in adults and the elderly. The USDA published some policy options about increasing access to fruits and vegetables this past June, which I am in the process of reviewing.
I haven't had hours upon hours yet to sink into my lit searches, but I hope I've given you all a good idea of what I'm looking into. If you have any questions, comments, ideas or suggestions, please send them my way!
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