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Unhealthy Eating In New Orleans
One problem in the community that can be addressed through health promotion is unhealthy eating. New Orleans is known for its food, but most, if not all of that food is unhealthy. That is why New Orleans is one of the unhealthiest city in the country. I think the city needs more affordable health food stores throughout all neighborhoods, which will give people better access to healthier food options. Everywhere you look there is unhealthy fast food, but there is no healthy option. Most people eat unhealthy because it is cheap and they do not have many options. In the world today many people rely on food stamps to buy groceries and that is barely enough to feed their family for a month. They buy cheaper options because they get more food for

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