Food for Life: Healthy Basics

Overweight and obesity affects the majority of the U.S. taking a disproportionate toll on

under-served populations. Many researchers have found that income level and socio-

economic status are linked to health disparities including increased risk of diabetes,

hypertension, and heart disease. However, improved lifestyle choices, especially dietary,

need not be reserved for those in a particular income, social, gender, or racial demographic.

Those struggling to make ends meet can eat healthfully on foods that can be less expensive