Nutrition as a Human Right: Why Access to Healthy Food Matters
The Right to Eat Well
Food is more than just fuel—it’s medicine, a source of energy, and a key determinant of health. Yet for millions of people, access to fresh, nutrient-dense food remains out of reach. Nutrition insecurity disproportionately impacts low-income communities and people of color, contributing to chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.
At Carolina Farm Trust, we believe access to healthy food is a basic human right, not a privilege reserved for those who can afford it. Through initiatives like our Food is Health Program, we’re working to close the food access gap by delivering fresh, local food directly to communities in need.
The Link Between Food Access and Health
The connection between diet and disease is well-documented. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 60% of adults in the U.S. have a chronic disease,
