Ample consumption of fruits and vegetables is important for growth and development, as well as prevention of chronic disease. Yet, few Americans eat enough of them to meet nutrition needs, and many Southern states report very low intake of fruits and vegetables. Increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables is consequently an important component in any attempt to improve the nutritional status and health of the population. This goal is difficult to obtain without addressing the accessibility of fruits and vegetables, … Read more...
Tag Archives: Federal Legislation
The Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009: Implications for Mississippi
The Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009: Implications for Mississippi in February 2009, Congress passed the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA), to extend the statutory authorization for the Children’s Health Insurance Program. The new law contains significant changes in funding, benefits, eligibility, and administrative requirements for the Program and offers states several new policy options. The Center for Mississippi Health Policy has issued an Issue Brief that examines the major provisions of CHIPRA and … Read more...