A family of five lives in a rural community with a population of750 people. The only store in the town is a convenience store thatsells some ready-made pizza and sandwiches along with milk, bread,and numerous prepackaged foods. The nearest large grocery store is10 miles away. The mother works at the local day care centerearning minimum wage, and the father drives a semi-truck deliveringgrain and similar goods within a 3-hour drive, most days. Thefamily owns a car, however it is not reliable.
The father has diabetes type-2 and high blood pressure. The mother is in good health, and the three children are alloverweight.
#1. Based on the family’s circumstance, what are thefactors that impact their nutritional needs?
#2. How does the type and availability of food impacttheir health? Consider the children’snutrition needs and the father’s diabetes.
A family of five lives in a rural community with a population of 750 people. The only store in the town is a convenience
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