Module 3 Sociopolitical Context, Global Nutrition, Socioeconomic Position Flashcards
Health Equity
The attainment of the highest level of health for all people. Requires valuing everyone equally and addressing inequalities and injustices in the world and within the healthcare system.
Governance
Society’s organizational structure, is comprised of economic, political, and social institutions. Operate across all levels, from household to community, to country.
Branches of Government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Legislative Branch
House & Senate - Has many committees. In the Senate, every member has a say across committees. In the House, there’s respect for committees
Major Committees in Legislative Branch
Finance (S), Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (S), Energy and Commerce (H), Ways and Means (H), Education and Labor (H)
Nutrition in Congress
Agriculture (FDA, USDA), Armed Services, Judiciary, Transportation
Executive Branch
President & VP- Hold multiple departments. Driven by campaign promises, health, and economic priorities, judicial actions, etc.
Departments in Executive
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Agriculture
Food and Nutrition Policies
Food prices, taxation, labor regulation
Food assistance programs
Food production
Purchasing, actions, labeling, and food retail standards
Food prices and adjustments
Farm to institute programs
Breastfeeding support
Food Policy and Taxes
About 40 states have some form of tax mechanism for soft drinks, candy, and snacks
Higher tax on foods that are worse (3.4%)
SNAP purchases are tax exempt
SNAP being tax-exempt
Good/bad because does not impact food choices
People mad about this because taxes are supposed to raise funds for social programs so it defeats the purpose
Farm Bill
Multiple year act of congress dealing with support of farming, food assistance, agricultural trade, and rural development
Goal of Farm Bill
Give money to farmers who grow crops that are easily converted into energy dense foods
Help farmers get a good and fair income
Food assistance safety net for income-eligible recipients
What percent of cropland is used for fruits and veg
4%
What size farms get more subsidies
Large farms
How many cents on the dollar go to nonfarm activities
81 cents of the dollar
Relationship between farm quantity and size
Number of farms have decreased but the average farm size has increased
How many nutrition assistance programs does the USDA have?
16
How many people does SNAP feed?
40 million
How many people are food insecure globally?
820 million
What were the early stages of food assistance programs?
Government wanted to give out as much inexpensive food as possible
Dont call it a third-world country call it
Global south (formerly developing country)
Hunger
An uncomfortable physical sensation caused by insufficient consumption. Can become chronic
Food Security
Having access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food all the time. Access to their food preferences for an active and healthy life