Hunger is everywhere. We might not think about hunger in America. Do we pay attention to this social issue as much as we should?<\/p>\n
SNAP is the universal food stamp program providing many hungry families with a system of purchasing your food.<\/p>\n
According to \u201cFood for Thought\u201d on NPR, these SNAP benefits are enough to keep people fed. They highlight the statistic that one-third of families on SNAP still have to visit a food pantry.<\/p>\n
It seems that there are many negative factors to a program like SNAP. The cultures of different eating styles, obesity, sugar addictions, lack of education about health eating and purchasing of food, and lack of healthy options.<\/p>\n
Hunger and poverty go hand in hand, affecting the lives of many people who are not able to maintain a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n
One recommendation is for SNAP distribution to be given on a bi-weekly or weekly basis instead of monthly, therefore allowing for meal planning within a shorter time frame.<\/p>\n
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Another solution to hunger and bad health is a recommendation to lower the price of produce. Lowering the price of produce allows these healthier, non-processed foods to look more affordable and appealing to purchase.<\/p>\n
Research shows that lowering the price of fruits and vegetables by 30% would save nearly 200,000 lives over 15 years.<\/p>\n
A study was done that gave more money for SNAP but only to use it for fruits and vegetables and showed that the participants of this study did indeed consume more produce.<\/p>\n
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With these results and suggestions, it seems like there is a feasible solution to hunger. What are your thoughts on other methods to eliminate hunger and promote health eating?<\/p>\n
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