Nutrition Advocacy in California

NUTRITION ADVOCACY Impacting State and Federal Nutrition Policy: Advocacy to bring nutritious and affordable food to low-income people Cathy Hsu, MS, RD California Food Policy Advocates August 10, 2009

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Nutrients are expensive. Calories are not. ,[object Object],[object Object],$3.52 $36.32 Monsivais, P. and Drewnowski, A. 2007. The Rising Cost of Low-Energy-Density Foods. Journal of American Dietetic Association 107:2071-2076.

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The Food Stamp Program ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Persons in Family Monthly Income Annual Income 1 $1,178 $14,131 2 1,585 19,019 3 1,993 23,907 4 2,400 28,795 5 2,807 33,683 6 3,215 38,571

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Legislation on Food Stamp Program ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

School Breakfast and Lunch Program ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Breakfast Lunch Free $1.74 $2.70 Reduced Price $1.44 $2.30

Legislation on School Meal Program ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Child and Adult Care Food Program ,[object Object],[object Object]

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