Improving Access to Healthy Foods Relevance A food desert is a geographic area where affordable and healthy food is difficult to obtain particularly for those without access to an automobile Food deserts also exist in rural areas and lowincome communities ID: 650247
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Growing
and Nourishing Healthy CommunitiesImproving Access to Healthy FoodsSlide2
Relevance
A food desert is a geographic area where affordable and healthy food is difficult to obtain, particularly for those without access to an automobile. Food deserts also exist in rural areas and low-income communities. Some research links them to diet-related health problems in affected populations. Food deserts are sometimes associated with supermarket shortages and food security.Slide3
Relevance
Residents of low income households living in food deserts have limited ability to access and purchase healthy foods. Researchers suggest that an individual’s food choices are often influenced by what is immediately available to them. Therefore, improving access to vegetables and fruits can be beneficial in improving their diet and the health of the community.Slide4
Response
The Growing and Nourishing Healthy Communities program aims to increase the availability of healthy foods, specifically fresh produce, through the use of community gardens. Funded by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Growing and Nourishing Healthy Communities program teaches participants how to grow their own produce. Slide5
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Two Ways to Grow:Community Garden- Growing and Nourishing Communities Garden CourseLearn Grow Eat and Go!- School based garden with curriculumSlide6
Community
Garden- Growing and Nourishing Communities Garden CourseTo participate in the program, individuals must:
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a series of educational classes to increase their gardening skills
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Community
Garden- Growing and Nourishing Communities Garden CourseResultsExtension educators taught the gardening class series, which included topics such as how to select the right garden location, planting and watering techniques, controlling insects, and composting. As produce was harvested, participants learned how to prepare it by participating in the Better Living for Texans program.Slide8Slide9Slide10
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Lots of Options!Slide13
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The LGEG school garden project specifically designed to be:Slide14
Garden success!Slide15
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