1. Socioeconomic Factors and Obesity
Furthermore, 14% of U.S. counties have more than 1 in 5 individuals use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (USDA). ... The final socioeconomic factor that I found to be prevalent in obesity studies was the role of federal nutrition programming in schools. ... Food stamps is not usually considered a "child nutrition program", however half (51%) of food stamp beneficiaries are children, and its role is also critical (Center on Hunger and Poverty). ... If today's generation does not learn the importance of healthy lifestyles then the world is en route for a quick downwa...
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