Nutrition and Obesity Prevention

Addressing Food Insecurity and Nutrition Disparities

This session delves into the critical issue of food insecurity and the disparities in access to nutritious food. Through comprehensive discussions and analyses, attendees will explore various strategies for addressing these challenges and promoting food equity. Key topics under scrutiny include the root causes of food insecurity, such as poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and systemic inequalities. Additionally, the session will examine innovative approaches to increasing access to nutritious food in underserved communities, including food assistance programs, community gardens, and mobile food markets. Furthermore, discussions will cover the intersectionality of food insecurity with other social determinants of health, such as race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, and the importance of adopting a holistic approach to addressing nutrition disparities. Lastly, the session will address the role of policymakers, healthcare providers, and community organizations in advocating for policies and initiatives that promote food justice and ensure equitable access to healthy food for all individuals and communities.

• Root Causes of Food Insecurity
• Strategies for Increasing Access to Nutritious Food
• Intersectionality and Social Determinants of Health
• Advocacy and Policy Solutions