In October of 2015, AAP released the policy statement, «
Promoting Food Insecurity for all Children».
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The Committee recommends that the State party develop a comprehensive national strategy for the protection and promotion of the right to adequate
food, in order to address
food insecurity in all jurisdictions of the State party and to
promote healthier diets.
Breastfeeding plays an important role in reducing poverty (SDG 1); addressing
food safety, nutrition, and
insecurity (SDG 2);
promoting the general health and well - being of families (SDG 3); and creating sustainable consumption patterns (SDG 12).
«As we work to change habits and
promote healthier
food options, we must also do everything we can to create the opportunity of affordable choices,» said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. «Allowing consumers to use their SNAP / EBT card as one might use their own credit or debit card to purchase groceries will lead to lower prices and greater options for those living in
food deserts or facing
food insecurity, and I urge the federal government to update their regulations to account for ongoing advances in technology.»
Alleviating and addressing the root causes of world hunger and
food insecurity, and
promoting peaceful co-existence
In part as a result of climate change mitigation policies to
promote biofuels and growing concern about
food insecurity in middle and high income countries, large - scale land acquisition in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America has displaced small landholders and contributed to
food price increases.
Agribusiness giants cause
food insecurity and environmental degradation, while
promoting the myth that industrial agriculture can feed the world better than small - scale, family farms.
In the policy statement «
Promoting Food Security for All Children,» the AAP recommends the use of a 2 - question survey that has a high sensitivity to detect food insecurity.79, 80 A single question, «Do you have difficulty making ends meet at the end of the month?&ra
Food Security for All Children,» the AAP recommends the use of a 2 - question survey that has a high sensitivity to detect
food insecurity.79, 80 A single question, «Do you have difficulty making ends meet at the end of the month?&ra
food insecurity.79, 80 A single question, «Do you have difficulty making ends meet at the end of the month?»