Obesity, childhood obesity, health, nutrition, COVID-19, education, low-income family, food, health equity, society, hunger, children
Food instability has long damaged millions of US children's health, well-being, and education. Children, especially low-income ones, became more vulnerable due to COVID-19. As schools closed and economic problems worsened, many children lost nutritional meals, worsening health inequities (No Kid Hungry, 2022). To address this serious issue, politicians introduced the "No Kid Hungry Act of 2021," a comprehensive measure to end childhood hunger and provide healthy meals to impoverished children nationwide. The "No Kid Hungry Act of 2021," its social elements, its evidence base, and its potential to reduce childhood hunger and improve equal food access for all US children are discussed.
[...] Also, nutritional deficiency occurs in food deserts. Poor households face food insecurity due to educational, occupational, and healthcare inequities. Cultural traditions and language barriers hamper immigrant and non-English food aid. The Act addresses several socioeconomic variables to reduce structural barriers, improve equity, and ensure all children get nutritional meals. Evidence Base Supporting the Policy The "No Kid Hungry Act of 2021" is based on convincing evidence that healthy meals protect youngsters' health. Food instability harms children in many ways, according to decades of research (Wirth et al., 2020). [...]
[...] Finally, the "No Kid Hungry Act of 2021" has significantly addressed COVID-19-exacerbated childhood hunger. Because school closures and economic concerns rendered millions of children, especially low-income ones, hungry, the act was pivotal in managing the crisis. The Act promotes health equity and protects all children by feeding disadvantaged children nutritious meals countrywide. The Act's recognition of the many social causes of childhood hunger and its evidence-based strategy based on decades of research can eliminate food insecurity and promote a fairer and more inclusive society where every child can thrive. [...]
[...] Equity, diversity & the root causes of hunger. https://www.nokidhungry.org/what-we-do/equity-diversity-root-causes-hunger Seo, B. K., & Park, G.-R. (2021). Food insecurity and housing affordability among low-income families: does housing assistance reduce food insecurity? Public Health Nutrition, 24(13), 4339-4345. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1368980021001002 Wirth, S. H., Palakshappa, D., & Brown, C. L. (2020). Association of household food insecurity and childhood weight status in a < scp >low-income population. Clinical Obesity, 10(6). Portico. [...]
[...] COVID-19 requires action to reduce childhood hunger. Politicians introduced the "No Kid Hungry Act of 2021," a comprehensive bill to increase children's access to nutritional meals during school closures and economic problems (Seo & Park, 2021). Healthful lunches for vulnerable youngsters during these challenging times were timely and required. This policy has significantly helped in the reduction of childhood hunger, improving the future for all children by acknowledging the unique challenges children face in volatile times and providing nutritious meals. [...]
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