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Food security is a right that every individual has, the article helps brings justice to how important it is for families to have the foods they require to survive. As the rich grow richer, more and more families are left without food. They live with their worries on how to get food on the table and the problem is only spreading.

I like the take this article has in regards to physicians needing to encourage more information about resources for their patients. This article breaks down key points on how food insecurity is a social disease that can be worked on and helped at all levels of society.

Hearing that food insecurity is a rising problem today is disheartening, but it is also not surprising. With a growing population and an economy that squeezes natural resources dry, food is becoming less abundant. I like the take this article takes on food insecurity. They are trying to have physicians help patients cope with it. I doubt how helpful that will be because people who experience food insecurity might not have access to a physician either.

This article shows you through cartoon and facts on how food in America is leading to the reason why obesity is so common here. It shows in one of the summary that a school can consider pizza as a vegetable because of the tomato paste they use as sauce and how we are so used to the GMO in foods that the organic stuff doesn't taste as good to use and makes people not want to buy it, not to mention the higher price of the food that is better for you.

To me that wasn't very shocking. I know that mountain dew is banned in Europe because of a toxic chemical(brominated vegetable oil BVO) that is illegal in Europe to use in food. And there are many more I know of. It is scary that in this country nobody really cares about educating people about what they eat. What is worse is that the perception is, that the government doesn't give a damn about what is in our food.

It's so sad to see America keep rising on the list for obesity. It honestly makes me scared to eat certain foods. Foods with GMO's are nearly no where near what they used to be. They used to be so mild and didn't have all of the other crazy chemicals in them. I wish we would go back to how it used to be. I can't wait to get my own house so that I can have my own little chickens and my own garden.

Hunger and food insecurity has been a huge problem throughout the years here in the U.S. Ongoing investigations have been going on throughout the years, resulting in the "food stamp program" or the "national school lunch program". Programs like these are only a start in ending hunger and food insecurity here in the U.S.

Hunger and the food industry is a problem America has been facing for a while. I'm blessed we have emergency food programs that support the Americans who don't have enough money to buy or make food to support their families and themselves.

This article focuses on how the overpopulation and water scarcity will cause us to face problems with our food resources. The author proposes plans that we can follow to reduce the problem.

This was honestly eye opening seeing how much water is used everyday for even the most simplest of things. Reading about how much water it takes to produce food and how much of ends up being wasted in alarming. I recommend this article for anyone who has a topic that relates to this social issues at it provided in depth details on the matter. It's crazy knowing how much water we use daily without knowing how valuable it is, especially now.

The article is so true about water scarcity being our demise, it will be such an catastrophe for the food crisis to strike especially in Arizona. The drought plays a huge part in supporting water scarcity, it dries out our lands and empties out the rivers. There are some good solutions to how to resist against climate change.

Proponents of GM foods say that the higher yields and improved nutritional content are necessary to ensure adequate food for the world's growing population. Opponents say any claimed benefits of GM foods are unproven, and cite the lack of safety studies and the real and potential dangers to human health and the environment as reasons to ban the products.

I enjoyed reading the article and have been somewhat following the issue of GMO's for a couple of years. Anytime a company (Monsanto) owns a majority of a product in a free enterprise society, that is when people should be worried. Not only has Monsanto's product been proven unsafe-the company is forming a monopoly.

GMO's are absolutely terrible. I'm excited to learn more about them just so that I can watch my health later on in life. I'm currently also doing my research paper on GMO's with food and nutrition. I can't wait to take my Patho class as well just so I can learn exactly how GMO's affect the human body.

This artical explains food stamps from 1939 till now. It describes how the recession in 2008 was the reasoning for the program to grow as large as it has.

I think welfare is needed and it's important to continue the program. I do however feel that the system needs to change to prevent those that do take advantage, sell their food stamps and cheat the system can't. Unfortunalty this ruins it for those who really need the help and are trying to make ends meet.

It is important that Americans help out fellow citizens when they are struggling but I do not think that we should allow people to remain on food stamps and government assistance indefinitely. Lets form a plan to help people find and maintain a job that will take care the that person and their family.

Food productivity is a very debatable issue in the Unites States. Food productivity involves hunger in america. Food politics involves any health care and medicine. Food politics also involves other peoples diets and how they are influenced. It also involves childhood obesity.

This article mentions what is means to me food insecure and the different levels of it. The definition of Food Insecurity is the lack of consistent access to necessary food for a healthy lifestyle. It discusses factors, burdens, and programs of food insecurity.

I feel that food insecurity is a topic that many people don't think about often. I was unaware of how many people were affected by it until I started looking for social justice issues. This article helped me understand how this issue is trying to be resolved.

Climate change and water and food insecurity are connected when natural disasters take place. As climate changes there is an increase in hunger globally. Around the world droughts and unexpected rain hits which makes food and water a constant issue.

This article discusses food insecurity in America and how the prices of food affect the population. It also talks about the problems of people who are unable to use federal aid.

I picked a smilier topic relating to the food insecurity and poverty. The article helps out in giving us statistics about what is happening in the world and exactly how certain peoples health is being affected.

Food banks do a lot to aid those in need and feed them, but is it enough? Despite feeding millions of bellies in the past 2 decades but that has does nothing to move the percentage of the population that remains hungry

I really liked this article food banks were a big thing for me growing up and they are not as great as many people think they are! I loved this read!

Thank you for sharing this article. I have always felt that it was important to know how your money is going to be used by charity organizations, and this article highlights the reasons why I feel this way.

The world's first food bank distributes food to the hungry in Arizona. Information on hunger in Arizona. How to get help if you need food. Volunteer links to get involved to alleviate hunger.

This site provides information regarding genetically modified foods. It talks about the pros and the cons, so it can be used to argue the opposite side. It also goes deep into what it actually is.

I agree, genetically modified foods are a bad thing.

The article reviews recent news from Arizona government limiting water supply allotted to farmers for 2022 due to the record breaking low of the Colorado river and the status of the drought. It reviews climate changes effects on our western water supply from the Colorado River and Arizona's share of its percentage being cut by an agreement from the early 1900s. The water supply will force farmers into seeking more resourceful ways of farming from drought proof crop to reducing their growing area and crop types but ultimately demands a change in how the western states and Arizona source their water supply as it effects our food supply for the future.

It is truly devastating how the drought is affecting the food supply and our farmers in Arizona, there is a need for better water management, and we need a lot more water in Arizona to survive in the intense heat.

I can't imagine how a farmer feels. The colorado river needs a dramatic change.

In this article the discuss the benefits and downfalls of food taxes. Downfall is junk food has more taxes then everyday meals but, the benefits are greater for they benefit K-12 with schooling payments and extra-curriculums.

Access to healthy food has become a struggle for residents of low income urban neighborhoods. This lack has been linked to physical and mental health problems. This is a growing problem across the country and needs to be rectified.

This site has a giant list of companies that are against GM foods and farming. Not to mention a great list of quotes and facts about the countries stance on GM foods and reasons not to back the people who stand for GM foods.

Thank you so much for sharing this! It's very good to know that there are companies against this issue. I'm going to print this out so I can use it to improve my health.

This website explains food justice and its importance to our communities. Especially in communities where the low income POC live.

We work hard to pay loans, rent but when it comes to food, it also means our health. This links to a list of genetically modified foods that will surprise you.

This article brings up the question of who we can blame for the obesity epidemic. Is there one particular industry that is really at fault? Surprisingly, the majority of the people surveyed blame themselves.