Clear explanations of important food access, nutrition, and public health terms commonly used in conversations about community health. These articles help readers understand topics such as nutrition insecurity, food deserts, food access, and Food Is Medicine programs, using data and real-world examples from Arkansas and beyond.
Did you know that someone can be food secure and still be nutrition insecure at the same time? We define nutrition insecurity, give its causes, and possible solutions.
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What determines our health? Dr. Bortz likes to explain it using the life of a car. There are 4 factors that determine the life of a car. It’s the same with humans. This is the biological determinants of health.
What is Biological Determinants of Health? Complete Guide Read More »
12.8% of Americans live in a food deserts. What is a food desert? Why is it important? We wrote a brief article and shot a 2 minute video to explain.
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This article will take you on a journey to discover what produce prescription is and why it could become the new “drug” doctors prescribe.
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5 Minute Read Nutrition insecurity and healthy food access in Arkansas For many Arkansas families, eating healthy is not simply a matter of preference. Access to nutritious food is often shaped by income, transportation, geography, and the availability of healthy food in local communities. This issue is commonly referred to as nutrition insecurity—limited or uncertain
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