Access to healthy food in America can be challenging, and the numbers that show just how challenging it is are stunning. According to the International Food Information Council, only 28% of Americans say access to healthy food is easy.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that more than 54 million Americans live in neighborhoods with limited access to healthy food – hitting predominantly Black and Latino communities the hardest.
It can also be more expensive to access healthier food, all while nearly 44% of Georgians are living with obesity.
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