Economics is a significant factor influencing the nutritional status of communities. To overcome economic disadvantage, public health efforts include
a. the MyPyramid food guidance system.
b. educational programs on food safety.
c. the U.S. government's Food Stamp Pro-gram.
d. public service announcements on healthy eating.
C
The Food Stamp Program provides coupons to buy nutritious foods for individuals and families with incomes below certain levels. This can help improve the nutritional status of economically challenged families. The other public health efforts listed are not specifically aimed at people who have an economic disadvantage.
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