Wednesday, February 8, 2012

[WATCH]: A Mother's Struggle with Eating Healthy

By Megan Burks Programs in City Heights have gained national recognition for bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to families in low-income, urban areas. First Lady Michelle Obama toured the New Roots Community Farm there in 2010 as part of her campaign to end childhood obesity. This month, The New York Times followed refugee shoppers through the community's vibrant farmers market, where organic produce is affordable thanks to innovative subsidy programs . But getting good food on the table isn't always idyllic in City Heights. Not everyone knows about programs that put healthy foods within reach of low-income families. Latonya Frazier, a mother of two on a fixed income, didn't know she could double her Women, Infant and Children

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