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A unanimous policy recommendation from the Congress to eliminate certain sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) was part of a report from the National Commission on Hunger on Monday, January 4, 2015.
The report, states that there is scientific evidence that links consumption of SSB’s can lead to negative health effects like obesity, and diabetes, especially amongst children.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that the prevalence of obesity among youth aged 2 to 19 is highest for Hispanic populations. Studies have shown that about 74 percent of Latinos have had a SSB by age two.
A 2012 study from Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity reported that at least two billion dollars had been spent annually for SSB’s in grocery stores from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants.
Helping families make the easier choice the healthier choice by providing SNAP dollars for healthier options may help Latino families choose wisely for the future of their health.
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By The Numbers
1
Supermarket
for every Latino neighborhood, compared to 3 for every non-Latino neighborhood
