 Nutrition and food insecurity is a layered discussion, especially when it comes to low-income communities where food insecurity is a constant challenge. Food insecurity can be defined as lacking access to sufficient and quality foods to meet basic nutritional needs. Over 47 million people in the U.S. experienced food insecurity in 2023. Discussing nutrition is not only about having a well-balanced plate but also about recognizing food availability, affordability, and social context within communities. Navigating these conversations requires far beyond nutritional knowledge. Several economic, social, and geographic barriers impact food insecurity. To create long-term changes in the nutrition-related outcomes within these communities, it’s important to offer practical approaches rooted in a deep understanding of community members’ lived experiences and challenges.
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Let’s Talk Public Health Launches #SunSafeNoShade Campaign to Address Sunscreen Misinformation9/12/2024  In a proactive effort to combat rising cases of skin cancer and the spread of misinformation about sunscreen, Let’s Talk Public Health is proud to announce the launch of the #SunSafeNoShade campaign. This campaign is designed to inform and empower individuals to protect their skin from harmful UV rays, regardless of the season or weather.
 As college students return to campuses for the new semester, their lack of a quality sleep schedule also seems to make a comeback. The value of quality sleep is often overlooked between the chaos of keeping up with rigorous schoolwork, attending social events, and juggling club activities. But it’s important to recognize that a consistent sleep schedule isn’t just about dreams and snores. It's a crucial part of daily routines that has significant impacts on overall well-being and functioning. Without it, students could find themselves feeling constantly exhausted and missing out on the exciting college experience they’re there for.
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My name is Leah Amanuel, and I am a senior at Howard University, majoring in human performance and psychology from Denver, Colorado. I was drawn to the Experimental Learning Program because it offered an opportunity to merge my passion for public health with my interest in content creation. My primary goal was to creatively and cohesively communicate a critical public health issue.
 Tell us about you…I’m Amina Saleban, about to graduate from the University of Washington Bothell with a degree in Public Health. I joined Let’s Talk Public Health because I’m passionate about how public health impacts communities and wanted to learn more about how these programs work. The ELP stood out to me as a great opportunity to grow as a leader and make a real impact in the field. My main goals were to improve my leadership skills, understand public health challenges better, and connect with others who share my passion. I hope to use these experiences to help create public health initiatives that truly benefit underserved communities.
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