October 24th is National Food Day. All over the U.S. communities are promoting the importance of having affordable, nutritious food that has been produced in a humane way. As the public continues to become more involved and aware with the significance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, a greater demand for the availability of nutritious food has been spreading. Below are the main goals food day is supporting:
- Reduce diet related disease by promoting safe, healthy foods
- Support sustainable farms and limit subsidies to big agribusiness
- Expand access to food and alleviate hunger
- Protect the environment and animals by reforming factory farms
- Promote healthy by curbing junk food marketing to kids
- Support fair conditions for food and farm workers
Check out the Food Day website to find events in your community
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