Late Night Health

Carolina Schneider, MS, RD, a registered dietitian known as “Carolina the Green RD” says the farm bill's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - formally known as food stamps - provides vital assistance to millions of disadvantaged Americans to ensure that all people have access to nutritious food, however there are some crucial nutrition gaps that demand attention from Congress that voters can elevate to advocate for an updated farm bill to improve SNAP and enhance the program's quality and nutritional offerings for all Americans. Carolina visits with Mark Alyn on this episode of late Night Health.Some points • Why We Need the Farm Bill: The farm bill is a matter of concern when it comes to nutrition because it plays a crucial role in shaping food and agricultural policies in the United States. The bill influences various aspects of our food system, including agricultural production, food access, nutrition programs, and public health. • The farm bill includes provisions for nutrition as