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Biden-Harris National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
The White House launched a plan to end hunger and help all Americans eat healthier by 2030. The strategy brings together government, businesses, and communities to make healthy food easier to get and afford. This plan focuses on preventing diet-related diseases and making sure everyone has access to nutritious food and places to be active.
44 pages|0.8 MB|March 5, 2026
Key Takeaways
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Goal to end hunger and increase healthy eating by 2030 to reduce diet-related diseases
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Five-pillar approach covering food access, healthcare integration, healthy choices, physical activity, and research
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Whole-of-government and whole-of-America strategy requiring collaboration across all sectors
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Focus on addressing structural inequalities that disproportionately affect communities of color and rural areas
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Building on existing programs like SNAP and school meals to expand access to nutritious food
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First White House Conference on this topic in over 50 years demonstrates renewed national commitment
Keywords|White HousePresident BidenHungerNutritionnutritionfood securityhealthcarephysical activitypolicygovernment strategycommunity healthfood access
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