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TOWARDS EQUITABLE AND JUST FOOD SYSTEMS

WEBAcknowledgments This resource was developed by the Healthy Food Policy Project team, including the Public Health Law Center, the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems, …

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Moving Beyond Food Deserts in Healthy Food Policy

WEBThe term “food desert” is reported to have been created by a Scottish public housing resident in the early 1990s. 1 Use of the term quickly grew in popularity in the United …

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Healthy Food Policy Project

WEBPolicy Database. A curated, searchable database of healthy food policies at the local level around the United States, analyzed by HFPP. Learn More

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Fort Worth, TX Healthy Food Policy Project

WEBFort Worth is a bustling metropolis in Tarrant County, Texas – the fifth largest city in the state and the 16th largest city in the U.S. As with communities across the U.S., many …

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Siler City, NC Healthy Food Policy Project

WEBHealth disparities in food access are linked to poor dietary patterns and unhealthy weight, which are established risk factors for diabetes, heart disease and …

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ABOUT Healthy Food Policy Project

WEBThe Healthy Food Policy Project (HFPP) identifies and elevates local laws that seek to promote access to healthy food while also contributing to strong local economies, an …

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Municipal Policies to Support Food Access During Emergencies

WEBAs the pandemic continues to affect food security, the Healthy Food Policy Project team will continue to monitor COVID-19-related municipal food access policies throughout the …

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KEY ISSUES Healthy Food Policy Project

WEBMunicipal Policy Options for Healthy Food Access in Stores and Restaurants. Counties, cities, towns, and other municipalities can use a variety of policy tools to improve food …

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FOOD AND NUTRITION POLICY AT THE LOCAL LEVEL: Recent …

WEBIntroduction. Millions of Americans simultaneously experience food and nutrition insecurity while suffering from diet-related diseases like obesity, type 2 …

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SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE Healthy Food Policy Project

WEBThus, in addition to scientific evidence, advocates, community members, and policymakers can also build their own evidence through the use of surveys, interviews, and lived …

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Advancing Equity in Food Systems Healthy Food Policy Project

WEBOakland, California’s Department of Race and Equity integrates the principle of “fair and just” into the city’s actions, planning, and policy. In applying this principle, the law …

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Planning Tools to Increase Access to Healthy Food

WEBDetroit’s City Planning Commission passed an Urban Agriculture Ordinance (UAO) in 2012 and has enforced it since 2013. 26 The UAO expressly allows for agricultural uses such …

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Policy Drafting Companion Guide Healthy Food Policy Project

WEBFindings are brief statements of facts that outline the issue being addressed and help readers understand why the law or policy is needed. These statements may include …

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STATE POLICY OPTIONS Healthy Food Policy Project

WEBIn recognition of this fact, the Healthy Food Policy Project conducted a review of state laws enacted from 2015 to mid-2018 2 related to healthy food access to identify high-level …

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CASE STUDIES: PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD

WEB1. Prince George’s County Food Equity Council, . S

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MUNICIPAL POLICY OPTIONS FOR HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS IN …

WEBZoning Requirements. Zoning laws provide another tool to improve retail food environments. They can be used, for example, to require retailers to offer healthy food choices or to …

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THE FARM BILL Healthy Food Policy Project

WEBApproximately every five years since the 1930s, Congress has enacted a large piece of legislation known as the “farm bill.” 1 The farm bill encompasses policies related to …

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Prince George’s County, MD Healthy Food Policy Project

WEBPrince George’s County, Maryland is an urban area located thirty-five miles south of Baltimore City. The county spans 500 square miles and borders Washington, DC. It is …

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Seattle, WA Healthy Food Policy Project

WEBSeattle Public Health food inspectors learn about the new peer review food rating system. Since 2001, detailed, publicly accessible restaurant inspection reports have been …

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