Description
Students will be introduced to the social determinants of health and how it has a wide range of effects on people's health, functioning, and quality of life. Poor communities and rural areas are more likely to face food insecurity, depending on the population and community. Students will learn the importance that food plays in social determinant of health.
Objectives
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Educate the students how the availability and sustainability of productive farming systems are important.
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Gain understanding of the importance of access to food.
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Learn how food insecurity affects the health of a community and individual.
Resources
- Video: Introduction to Social Determinants of Health - Share video with students to provide foundational information and context for students.
- Lesson Plan - This document will provide direction for the power point below that will introduce students to food insecurity as a determinant of health.
- Presentation - Understanding Food Insecurity: A Look at Causes and Impacts
Activity Options
- Research Activity: Research and create a presentation on a food assistance program in your community.
- Survey Activity: Conduct a survey to assess the level of food insecurity among your classmates and analyze the results.
- Volunteer Activity: Organize a food drive or volunteer at a local food bank to support individuals and families facing food insecurity.
- Writing Activity: Write a persuasive essay advocating for policy changes to address food insecurity at a national level.