Food insecurity is a pervasive problem in the United States and it is particularly acute in high cost areas. This study focuses on the diets and food expenditures of food bank clients in two Northern California counties located in what is commonly known as Silicon Valley. The results indicate that the study group spent 27% more than the federal government’s Thrifty Food Plan, but consumed a lower amount of fruits, vegetables, protein, and dairy than what is needed for a healthy diet. Policies that encourage better nutrition and more balanced diets at affordable prices and which take into account the living and transportation situations of food insecure populations are needed to address these issues.

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硅谷食品银行客户的食品支出和消费

粮食不安全在美国是一个普遍存在的问题，在高成本地区尤为严重。这项研究的重点是位于北加州两个县（通常称为硅谷）的食物银行客户的饮食和食物支出。结果表明，该研究小组的支出比联邦政府的“节俭食品计划”多27％，但所消耗的水果，蔬菜，蛋白质和乳制品的数量低于健康饮食所需的数量。为了解决这些问题，需要采取政策，鼓励人们以可承受的价格获得更好的营养和更均衡的饮食，并考虑到粮食不安全人口的生活和运输状况。