The lack of access to proper nutrition is not only fueling obesity, it is leading to food insecurity and hunger among our children. – Tom Vilsack
We know that there are significant health benefits from consuming more fruits and vegetables, and thats an opportunity for us to sort of move away from some of the meals that weve been preparing in the past. – Tom Vilsack
Food during my early years was a very difficult issue for me. I grew up in an addictive family. My mother had serious problems with alcohol and prescription drugs. I was an overweight kid. I can remember back in those days there werent the strategies that there are today to deal with those issues. – Tom Vilsack
When youve paid your debt to society, you need to be reconnected and re-engaged in society. – Tom Vilsack