Let's build a future of healthy eating
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Because what we eat 和 drink matter so much.
Food security means having enough food 和 not having to choose between food 和 other basic needs. Nutrition security builds on that. It means getting enough healthy food consistently 和 putting that food to best use — not only what to eat, but where to find it 和 how to prepare it.
It's estimated that about 1 in 10 households in the U.S. experienced food insecurity in 2020.* The COVID-19 p和emic increased awareness of the problem 和 its disproportionate impact on under-resourced communities.
The AHA believes in the right to healthy food for all people to live their best lives. Nutrition security is our priority.
* Household Food Security in the United States in 2020. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
Poor nutrition can lead to poor health.
When people struggle with making their food dollar stretch further, they may have to sacrifice quality or variety or even skip meals to make ends meet.
The results can be devastating, with increased risk of:
- Obesity, heart disease, diabetes 和 some types of cancer
- Trouble in school for children 和 teens
- Increased stress 和 poor mental health
Keep reading to learn how to bring delicious nutritious foods to the table, 即使是在美元紧张的时候, how to help others who are experiencing nutrition insecurity, 和 what AHA is doing to fight for equitable access for all people to healthy diets for healthy hearts.
健康饮食资源
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共同创造不同
良好的营养 是健康的核心吗. Click on these links to read about AHA’s work in communities to build nutrition security.
'Rescuing' food to feed the hungry
To battle food inequity, a nonprofit helps neighbors eat healthy
AHA Mobile Kitchen Program Brings Fun 和 Freshness to Baton Rouge
Food Insecurity Screening Strengthens Safety Net
The 美国心脏协会 和 Feeding America are proud to work together to support a common interest in promoting equitable nutrition access 和 health equity for all. 了解更多 关于合作关系.
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Cooking enough of a basic ingredient (poultry, 肉, vegetables or beans) at one time to use for two meals helps save time 和 money.
In this video, learn tips to use for food safety as you transform leftovers into a br和-new meal.
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