Adults Quote by Samantha Harris
“As an anti-hunger advocate and longtime member of the Entertainment Council for Feeding America, I have become more and more aware of the issues surrounding hunger in our country, a country where 68% of adults above the age of 20 are overweight or obese. What a staggering thought, when 1 in 6 adults don't have enough food to eat on a regular basis. Good, healthy meal choices play a huge part of controlling weight and other health related issues.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Feeding America event, 2023
Hunger coides with obesity; nutritious meals are crucial for health and weight control.
In simple terms: Food insecurity and obesity intersect.
Key Takeaway
Promote access to healthy foods for all.
Themes
nutrition
health
poverty
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
advocacy
informational
When to use this quote
- school meals
- community programs
- policy advocacy
- personal budgeting
Key Concepts
public health
social equity
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can improve healthy food access?
- How can individuals support nutrition equity?
A Different Perspective
Addressing hunger alone won’t solve obesity without education.
![“All the shows we did pre-airdate, and I'd come out - "Rob Lowe!" - and it was [Offers bored applause.] After the show aired? I came out - "Rob Lowe!" - and the place was, like, bedlam. And then the next week, they wouldn't let anyone under the age of 20 into the audience. And I'm going, "So that's…” quote by Rob Lowe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/66b/rob-lowe-855_age_all-the-shows-we-did-pre-airdate-and-i-d_31307.jpg)
![“He [an earnest young reporter] seemed to share the view of many intelligent, well-educated, well-meaning people that, while adult literature may aim to be art, the object of children's books is to whip the little rascals into shape.” quote by Katherine Paterson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2cf/katherine-paterson-2365_adults_he-an-earnest-young-reporter-seemed-to-s_6101.jpg)
