Bronx Social Issues

Quoting Wal-Mart, Mr. Holt-Gimenez explains, “If you’ve always lived near a grocery store, or fresh market, here’s something you’ve probably never considered: There are neighborhoods across the United States where it is nearly impossible to find fresh produce. These places are called ‘Food Deserts’ and Walmart is committed to removing them from our communities” (525). Access to fresh, high-quality food is a major factor in today’s obesity problem and the reason why lower income individuals suffer from higher obesity. Lower income residents, often with no access to transportation other than the public system, are at the mercy of the food offerings that are within a few blocks from their home. With no grocery stores or fresh markets around, their choices are limited to fast, low-quality take out or pre-packaged foods void of any nutritious value.

There are so many fast food restaurants in every town or city, they’re everywhere and the food is prepared and quick so the kids want that because it taste good and the parents buy it because they have no time to make them a meal at home. They may not be able to afford many good foods so their kids buy some junk food or something cheap from a fast food restaurant like McDonald’s. Fast food restaurants are always to blame though or the food companies. The parents keep their children away from that. When the kid asks for it they could simply say no.

South Los Angeles is referred to consistently as a point of reference to represent a community or region that deals with these types of hardships. This specific region was chosen strategically by the author because it serves as a well-known area possessing multicultural and impoverished characteristics. It is discussed that areas such as this one lack the opportunities to buy healthy foods because corporations that offer cheap, unhealthy foods to the consumer are densely populated within them. LThe low-income families often resort to these low budget foods because they it is simply the only thing they can afford. The book also addresses the fact that most of the people in these areas cannot afford healthy foods because of the inequalities between races.

The 18th century had been a world of unknown scientific and medical exploration. Across the globe, many kingdoms and countries had faced a similar complication that baffled even the most educated physicians and politicians. Every summer civilians would meet with their local doctors and grumble about their bodily issues, but each doctor had discovered the same symptoms. On August 3, 1793 the city of Philadelphia had a devastating disease lurking in the streets and alleyways. Jim Murphy, an American author of “An American Plague”, is an author to more than 35 nonfiction and fiction books for children and young adults, also winning multiple awards for his accurate and such accomplished work.

Like Times Square in New York City or Walt Disney World in Florida and California. However, like every other place in the world, Harlem has its challenges as well. According to Dartunorro Clark in his article “Loss of Affordable Housing Increases Health Issues in East Harlem: Study” Clark discusses how the lost of affordable housing has more of an impact to Harlem’s residents’ lives. The New York Academy of Medicine conducted an in depth look into Harlem and cautioned that if more is not done to build and create more affordable housing, residents could be facing dangerous health issues. According to the study, “East Harlem has lost approximately 1,854 units over the next 10 years and a failure to develop more affordable housing will continue to lead to evictions, displacement, decreased housing affordability and potentially poor health outcomes.” There is more to the importance of our health than just worrying about health care and there is a bigger picture behind it.

The world tells us that a leader is strong, commands a crowd, and enacts visionary plans. While these characteristics are important, my experiences have shown me that a true leader is one who continually sacrifices—whether time, energy, or comfort—to create the magic for others. I continually strive to meet others’ needs, whether that means scheduling a second meeting to accommodate everyone, comforting a club member after they receive bad news, or making sure all of the kids are included when playing with my Little. Through this, it has been my goal to become both a better person and leader, while also inspiring others to do the

These factors are based on whether they are employed or not, if they are employed, their income becomes the main determinant behind their purchasing power and overall ability to buy food. One study found that “fresh fruits and vegetables were considered highly desirable by poor urban residents but were not purchased regularly because they were seen to be an impractical and unaffordable means of providing the family with enough bulk to satisfy hunger” (Hendrickson et al. 2006: 372). These findings explain why so many people living in low-income areas consume emerge-dense foods more than any other types of food. Energy-dense foods are both high in fat and calories, while their nutritional value is mostly

They want to do everything they possibly can, it’s great to encourage them to do so. As I said in the beginning, I am beyond proud of myself for becoming an LNA. Throughout my experience of becoming an LNA I have learned that you can’t be afraid of what you want to do and that you may have to prove people wrong in life, even if it is your family. I am thankful for this experience and how much it has helped me grow for adulthood. I never changed as a person, I have just improved my talents and am chasing my

The public education system neglects to te4aech children about healthier food options like natural foods or vegetables (Oliver 2010). Children and adults do not know about healthier food options because of the public educations system’s lack of an exhaustive food education. As a result, many people do not eat healthier. Also, according to the USDA, variety of food in your diet leads to a healthier, happier life. According to Robin Konie’s article, sugar is the body’s preferred and most easily accessible fuel source.

The Great Depression had a leveling effect, and all groups really experienced hard times: poor whites, poor blacks”- William Julius Wilson. This quote relates to the Great Depression in 1929-1939, when whites and blacks were discriminated. They would usually live in cardboard houses called Hoovervilles, with no jobs or money. A Hooverville is a major setting in an award winning novel called Bud, Not Buddy. In the 1999 novel, Bud, Not Buddy, where Christopher Paul Curtis introduces readers to the main character, ten-year-old, Bud Caldwell, who has a very challenging life.

Obesity happens because many people tend to consume fast food because it is the easiest option than taking time to make a nutritional meal. Schlosser mentions why people do not care much for healthy options, “Consumers savor the flavor while operators embrace [the] profit margin”(241). That is pretty much saying that the even if they do have a healthier option, it does not necessary mean that it is healthy at all. Another article from natural news mentions what obesity because of processed foods does to the body. The article says that although many people do not eat at any fast food restaurant they can still find processed foods in grocery markets, that

Diabetes, heart disease, cancer and arthritis were not as prevalent as it is today. With the Paleo Diet, you can eat as much as you like without worry of side effects, however, staying on the meal plan could be costly. To cut cost, try growing your own vegetables. There are many ways in which to start a garden and plenty of fun DIY alternative ideas if you don 't have a huge back yard or a yard at all. We know eating from scratch can also be time consuming, therefore, you may want to take some time out to plan your meals.

Have you ever wondered why, when you order a salad at the drive- thru, it cost more than a burger with fries? , and have you ever wondered why some kids don’t play outside anymore? Childhood obesity has become a worldwide epidemic, but seeing and understanding the problem is the issue. Childhood obesity is due to the pricing that is on healthy foods, poor dieting in children, and the lack of physical activities. It turns out that the road through our stomachs may run through our wallets.