Food and Nutrition Resoures for Families
Food and Nutrition for Black Female Adolescents
Nutrition is a significant part of managing our health and wellness as people.
When managing obesity, access to nutritious food options is critical for treatment and progress, especially for Black female teens navigating mutiple barriers.
$1 Billion
is the United States Center for Disease Control' ANNUAL budget for ALL chronic disease prevention and health promotion
$14 Billion
is spent on food advertisements in the United States each year
80 %
of these advertisements promote fast food, sugary drinks, unhealthy snacks and candy.
2x
MORE advertisements are viewed by Black teens compared to White teens, based on research from 2019.
Food Supports
Finding Food:
Food Assistance Programs
Food assistance programs are provided through your state and local agencies, such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program).
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Click below to visit the SNAP & TAFAP websites, and search to find a nutrition assistance program in your area.
Finding Food:
Pantries
Food pantries provide food to families in need with NO cost.
Families can find local food pantries through national organizations like Feeding America and FoodFinder, or by calling 211 in your area.
These organizations connect you to a network of local food banks and pantries that can provide food assistance.
Finding a Nutritionist or Registered Dietician
A Registered Dieticiaan (RD) is a nutrition expert who advises people about healthy eating and meal planning.
Also known by the titles RD, RDN, or Nutritionist.
To become an RD or RDN, a person must be certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and must pass an exam.
Nutrition and Black Female Wellness Support
making Food & Nutrition Choices
Plate-by-plate
The Plate-By-Plate-Approach
- A Method created by a Registered Dietitian
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Key Components:
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50% Grains/Starches: Bread, rice, pasta, or potatoes.
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25% Protein: Meat, fish, tofu, beans, or eggs.
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25% Fruits/Vegetables: Raw or cooked.
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Add-ons: A serving of dairy (milk, yogurt) and healthy fats (avocado, oils, nuts) are included.​​
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Making Food & Nutrition Choice: Nutrition guide
​Nutrition and Health Guides for Teens
A guide for teenagers from a division of the National Institute of Health.
making Food & Nutrition Choices - choose my plate
​​Choose My Plate
​- Create a Personalised Plate for yourself based on your individual factors/background
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*REMEMBER these are estimates; please consult your healthcare team about your individual needs,​
Black Girls eat
This site seeks to be a supportive space for Black adolescents and women of all body types and sizes.
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Black Girls Eat
Provides Plant-Based recipes, shopping ideas, and advice to help families transition to a healthier lifestyle.​