Obesity is "the single greatest threat to public health in this century," an expert panel declared in a report Tuesday that urges Americans to slash calories and increase their physical activity.The report calls for many changes in the food environment, including:
At Recipe for Success Foundation, we are working hard on the first two recommendations, with great success. Our Seed-to-Plate Nutrition Education Program™ introduces children to healthy food in fun experiential ways that change their eating patterns for life, and Hope Farms will supply fresh healthy produce to Houston neighborhoods that are marooned in food deserts. See www.recipe4success.org for more information.
- Improve nutrition literacy and cooking skills, and motivate people, especially families with children, to prepare healthy foods at home.
- Improve the availability of affordable fresh produce through greater access to grocery stores, produce trucks and farmers' markets.
- Encourage restaurants and the food industry to offer health-promoting foods that are low in sodium; limited in added sugars, refined grains and solid fats; and served in smaller portions.
At Recipe for Success Foundation, we are working hard on the first two recommendations, with great success. Our Seed-to-Plate Nutrition Education Program™ introduces children to healthy food in fun experiential ways that change their eating patterns for life, and Hope Farms will supply fresh healthy produce to Houston neighborhoods that are marooned in food deserts. See www.recipe4success.org for more information.
