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[Title] How Much Does it Cost to Eat Healthy? [Author] Jasmine Mickens [Year] 2012 [Publication Type] Field Reports [Location] Domestic, Washington, DC [Description] How Much Does it Cost to Eat Healthy? analyzes the cost of healthy groceries in the District of Columbia’s grocery stores. The report includes quantitative analysis of… Read more [Affiliation] Emerson Fellow [Body] 
Acknowledgements like express appreciation the wonderful people who have provided support and believed potential would first thank Congressional Hunger Center Emerson Staff especially for fostering activist spirit dedication social justice through research enlightenment addition greatly appreciate their decision place Food Research Action where been welcomed with open arms warm smiles also show gratitude supervisors Kristin Roberts Alexandra Ashbrook whom nurtured had faith since day one They great remarkable mentors This project not possible without expertise work Amanda Breen PhD Rachel Meeks Cahill Drexel University deeply indebted constant eagerness help make this influential theirs made time took efforts provide answers resources grateful another dynamic duo researchers Cooper Heather HartlineGrafton DrPH guided every step way carrying out independent quantitative Thanks them was able conduct thorough methodology data analysis acknowledge volunteers from various groups affiliations within that volunteered energy trained visit stores record food prices across city Last but means least fellow Fellows always checking offering encouragement advice humor Thank you all accompanying personal intellectual journey Families are becoming increasingly susceptible insecurity many households suffering job loss declining incomes home foreclosures million Americans slipped into poverty totaling living below official line highest level All more economically fragile minority communities hit hardest Blacks experienced rate Hispanics rose For Whites live Asians were unchanged Accordingly SNAP responding increased need participation program has grown January than October Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program largest nutrition assistance administered United States Department Agriculture existence Stamp Act goal alleviate hunger malnutrition increasing purchasing power eligible apply large while seven receive still estimated four left unserved Nationally benefiting disproportionately affected grocery gap resulting deserts result families must spend money traveling long distances get store Conversely they lack travel forced rely small corner convenient which tend higher less healthy items Hence grossly exacerbates poses barrier lowincome effectively purchase groceries lowest cost recipients often particularly problematic reliance undercuts programs aim supplemental depletes economics value monthly benefits Prior created basic plans moderate satisfying flavor contained adequate nutrients Great Depression specific different The Restricted Plan Emergency Use Minimum Cost Moderate Liberal used replaced Low evolved Thrifty hereafter TFP later become basis maximum stamp allotment boost during economic climate post American Recovery Reinvestment raised subsequently helped protect last updated contains total fall six main categories Grains Vegetables Fruits Milk Products Meats Beans Other Foods such condiments oils soups Mathematical calculations intake dietary recommendations consumptions patterns age group gender composition price information determine weekly quantities costs See FIGURE Researchers Childrens Health Watch conducted two studies investigating diet defined Agricultures whether reasonable receiving Boston study discovered average shopping list represented shortfall benefit second Philadelphia showed overall deficient family although ARRA increase affordable remained insufficient Nonetheless find themselves even threatening hardship Project Overview Based District Columbia examined accessibility availability using standard meal plan Objectives TRUE market basket medium throughout eight wards evaluate Methods PreData Collection After construction survey tool selected collection Wards widest gaps warranted most attention thus fullservice those remaining full service located farthest away sum sampled randomly each ward NOTE omitted conclusions due Data Entry Analysis From November entry assigned lowet Weekly well numbers missing per calculated other similar sized advised USDA Community Security Assessment Tool Kit available similarly next closest size Results THE BIG PICTURE PART shows clear disconnect estimate Thus unaffordable vulnerable disenfranchised receives short date adjusted regional variation does reflect realities facing today included half Many whole grain flours breads pastas rice fresh frozen vegetables fruits lean meats disadvantaged may carry these buy refined grains fats sweets greater lower just ends meet While high calorie attainable dense when consumed daily can lead malnourishment overconsumption deprives body sufficient protein vitamins minerals detriment poor cause health impaired cognitive development stunted growth chain beans significant concern because three inopportunely providing only slight alternative combined frequently options wheat pasta brown sugar national nutritional guidelines stipulate recommended form rather processed bread cereal popcorn etc commonly challenge corresponding chains therefore integral familys ability access CLOSER LOOK EACH WARD III likely Ward Districts wealthiest among accounted notable difference spices explained brands carried number poorest Fresh Overall remain larger healthier could represent FOOD DESERTS lowestincome populations found mediumsized attributed operating laborcapital Moreover inventory decreasing product holds true variety brand surveyed Figure Average Percent Missing Items Limitations limitations collected times days week period fluctuations stock controlled include discounts sale actual particular actually set item Also reflects sample residents consumer behaviors choose shop Recommendations should accurately changes More funding ensure comprehensive implementation FEED create incentive allow join Healthy Corner Stores permanent its expiration Despite beneficial Sources
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