Table 3.
Recent changes in food policies and environments in New York City
| Category | Examples | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in policy | Incentives for new supermarkets to locate in poor neighborhoods (FRESH) | 2009 |
| New healthy food procurement guidelines for city agencies | 2008 | |
| Ban on trans fat in commercial food outlets | 2008 | |
| Requirement for calorie labeling in chain restaurants | 2008 | |
| New programs and services | Initiative to increase healthy foods at bodegas | 2005 |
| Expansion of farmers markets (doubled to 120 markets) | 2005–2010 | |
| Expansion of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) access at farmer’s markets | 2005–2010 | |
| Establishment of Green Carts program to sell fruits and vegetables in poor neighborhoods | 2009 | |
| Improvements in New York City school food program | 2003–2010 | |
| Increase from one CSA drop-off point to 100 | 1995–2010 | |
| New voices and policy processes | Appointment of food policy coordinator in Mayor’s Office | 2007 |
| Creation of New York State Food Policy Council | 2008–2010 | |
| Public forums on food policy sponsored by elected officials | 2009 | |
| Brooklyn Food Coalition organizes Brooklyn Food Summit (3,300 people attend) | 2009 | |
| Media coverage | Media coverage of New-York-City—based lawsuit against McDonalds for contribution to child obesity | 2002–2010 |
| Media coverage of debates on calorie labeling | 2007–2009 | |
| Ad campaign against sweetened beverages | 2008–2009 | |
| Coverage of political debates on soda tax | 2009–2010 |
CSA community-supported agriculture