Advocacy

OnlyKale is committed to intelligent advocacy which aims to improve systems and institutions that may not be in the best interest of American health. We welcome you to learn more about how you might be able to get involved in the healthy living movement.

Here is a list of five nonprofit organizations working to reduce the unhealthy impact of processed food and limit the advertising of unhealthy food to children, along with a highlight of their efforts and websites:

1. Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)

Highlight: CSPI is a leading organization in advocating for policies that improve the food environment, reduce the promotion of unhealthy foods to children, and support transparency in food labeling. They work on campaigns to reduce junk food marketing to kids and promote healthier options in schools.

Website: https://www.cspinet.org

2. Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC)

Highlight: CCFC aims to protect children from the harmful effects of commercialism, including the advertising of unhealthy food. They push for policy changes to reduce the exposure of kids to marketing for sugary and processed foods, while promoting media literacy and healthier environments.

Website: https://commercialfreechildhood.org

3. Healthy Food America

Highlight: Healthy Food America works to curb the consumption of sugar and processed foods, focusing on reducing sugary drink consumption and advocating for changes in food marketing, especially to children. They collaborate with policymakers and communities to implement strategies for healthier food environments.

Website: https://www.healthyfoodamerica.org

4. UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health

Highlight: The Rudd Center conducts research on food marketing to children, focusing on how advertisements for unhealthy foods influence young people. They advocate for policy changes and offer resources to reduce food marketing and improve access to healthy food, particularly for children.

Website: https://uconnruddcenter.org

5. Food Revolution Network

Highlight: This organization is dedicated to transforming food systems for better health. They provide education and advocacy aimed at reducing processed food consumption and limiting junk food marketing to children. They focus on promoting plant-based diets and public awareness campaigns about the health impacts of processed foods.

Website: https://foodrevolution.org

These organizations are committed to promoting healthier food environments and reducing the impact of processed food on public health, especially for children.