Even in the United States where there seems to be an abundance of food and easy access to it, the reality is that 47 percent of children under the age of three are in low income families and one in four live in poverty. Children in poverty are almost five times more likely to have poorer health than their peers who are in families with higher income levels. This lesson explores the federal nutrition programs that provide important food and education resources for families in need. (2 hours)
Objectives
- Describe food insecurity and its impact on health.
- Understand federal nutrition programs that provide support for families in need.
- Learn the benefits that four federal nutrition programs offer to families.
- Identify the steps to connect families with appropriate programs.
