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Louisiana Has the Second-highest Rate of Food Insecurity in the Nation, and 83% of Louisiana Parishes Contain Areas That the Usda Has Deemed Low-income and Low-access (li/la). Food Insecurity Also Deeply Impacts the Children in Our State. One in Five Children in Louisiana Live in Food Insecure Households. Poor Diet Is a Leading Factor Contributing to Chronic Disease Outcomes in LOUISIANA'S Communities, Where Statewide, 14.2% of Adults Have Diabetes and 39.7% Have Hypertension. Louisiana Ranks Fourth in the Nation for Adult Obesity at 34.9% and Third in the Nation for Obesity in Children Ages 10-17. Studies Show That When FF/V Availability Is Expanded, Consumption Also Rises Which Reduces the Rates of Chronic Disease.gtg Will Serve Snap Recipients Across Louisiana by Increasing the Availability of FF/V Nutrition Incentive Programs Through Direct-to-consumer Outlets and Neighborhood Food Retailers, to Drive Economic and Community Health in Louisiana.