CYCLE 2 DAY 4- FOOD JUSTICE LT: I CAN DEFINE THE TERMS “FOOD DESERT” AND “FOOD INSECURITY”

WHAT IS “JUSTICE?” You tell Liu: How would you define the

word “justice?”

WHAT DO YOU THINK THE WORD “FOOD JUSTICE” MEANS?

Writin’ on the board

WHAT IS “FOOD JUSTICE?”

Having access and choice to healthy, fresh, and culturally-appropriate foods.

WHAT WORDS WOULD YOU USE TO DESCRIBE A DESERT?

WHAT DO YOU THINK A “FOOD DESERT” IS?

Based on the Do Now reading (“Stranded in Atlanta”), what do you think a “Food Desert” is?

WHAT’S A FOOD DESERT? 1.  Area where most residents have low

access to a supermarket 2.  An area where food is non-existent, not

healthy or too expensive.

WHY ARE FOOD DESERTS SUCH A CONCERN? 1.  Malnutrition 2.  Obesity paradox – •  choosing cheaper foods to stretch few $

• Cheap foods are usually nutrient-poor, calorie dense

• Increased risk of chronic diseases

3. Lower housing prices

WHAT CAUSES FOOD DESERTS?

•  Urbanization •  Created distance between cities and

farms. •  “Redlining”

•  Food retailers avoid low-income areas because of crime rates and low profit

HOW DO WE SOLVE FOOD DESERTS?

DISCUSSION/BRAINSTORMING

HOW DO WE SOLVE FOOD DESERTS?

1.  Urban agriculture/ Farm in the city!

2. Non-profit grocery stores

3. Food vans

“Taco trucks but for fresh veggies/fruits!”