Food insecurity
Flint, MI is a city with almost 100,000 people. It is the largest city in Genesee County where 16.9% of residents are food insecure, which means they are lacking reliable access to a sufficient supply of affordable, nutritious food. The percentage of people who are food insecure in Genesee County is much higher than the national average of 12.3%.
contributing Factors to food insecurity in FLint
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The impact
Ensuring the residents of Flint have access to affordable, nutrient rich food is vital to the city's health
- The Flint Water Crisis increased lead exposure to Flint residents, affecting children specifically. The effects of this exposure can be limited by eating healthy, nutrient rich foods because children who eat healthy diets absorb less lead.
- The obesity rate in Flint is 36.9% which is much higher than the national obesity rate of 28.3%.
- Poor nutrition leads to a plethora of health problems including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, which are all in the top 10 leading causes of death in America.