Despite their benefits, healthy eating programs encounter several challenges: - Resource Limitations: Schools and communities may lack the necessary funds and resources to implement comprehensive programs. - Cultural and Socioeconomic Factors: Diverse dietary preferences and economic constraints can make it difficult to standardize healthy eating guidelines. - Resistance to Change: Both children and parents may be resistant to altering established eating habits. - Marketing of Unhealthy Foods: Pervasive advertising of unhealthy snacks can undermine program efforts.
