Obesity and Food Insecurity are both Florida Public Health Issues – A Commentary

Authors

Judy E. Perkin, University of North FloridaFollow

Publication Date

4-12-2012

Abstract

Florida faces an epidemic of overweight and obesity primarily due to an imbalance of caloric intake and physical activity modulated by multiple physiologic and cultural factors. The overweight and obesity issue notwithstand- ing, Florida’s public health efforts must also continue to address problems related to food insecurity and hunger. Although much of the focus concerning food insecurity has been at the individual or household level, there is also discussion among policymakers, food experts, and community members about the need to focus on food security at the community-level as well. This commentary examines Florida’s current food security issues.

Recommended Citation

Perkin, Judy E. (2012) "Obesity and Food Insecurity are both Florida Public Health Issues – A Commentary," Florida Public Health Review: Vol. 9, Article 15.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/fphr/vol9/iss1/15