MISSION STATEMENT
Making nutrition education accessible while fighting for a future where everyone has the knowledge and resources to make healthy choices.
VISION STATEMENT
Biting Back envisions a future where nutrition education is universal and accessible to all teenagers, and where healthy, affordable food is available to everyone.
OUR MISSION
Reclaiming Health as the Standard, Not the Exception
Biting Back is a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to making nutrition education accessible while fighting food injustice. Through both in-person and virtual workshops, we teach practical, evidence-based nutrition topics: from understanding macronutrients versus micronutrients to building balanced meals and eating healthfully on a budget.
Every in-person workshop includes an interactive activity that allows participants to apply what they've learned. Whether building a balanced plate, participating in a grocery store simulation, or planning affordable meals, these hands-on experiences help transform nutrition knowledge into lifelong skills.
THE PROBLEM
50% of Americans
fail basic nutrition quizzes
1 in 3
Americans reported never having been taught basic nutrition in 2020
Many people try to eat healthier through diets, fads, or small everyday decisions, but without the foundational knowledge of how to eat in a balanced, nutritious way, these efforts often fall short.
23.5 million
Americans live in food deserts
1 in 6
Children face food insecurity
Many Americans lack access to healthy, fresh food because of where they live or their economic circumstances. Millions of children go without consistent access to adequate nutrition, impacting their physical and cognitive development. Low-income neighborhoods have 25% fewer supermarkets than wealthier areas, making it harder to access fresh, nutritious food.
Nutrition is one of the most powerful factors influencing both short and long-term health. The foods we eat affect our daily energy, mood, focus, sleep, and physical performance while also shaping our lifelong risk of conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers. The combination of food injustice and limited access to nutrition education is fueling an epidemic of health issues, including heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. Learning how to eat nutritiously merged with access to healthy food choices empowers individuals to make informed choices that support their health today and build a stronger foundation for a healthier future.
WHAT WE DO
Education
Teaching practical, evidence-based nutrition through interactive workshops covering macronutrients, meal prepping, label reading, and eating well on a budget.
Access
Preparing nutritious meals for food-insecure families and communities, especially those living in food deserts with limited access to healthy options.
Advocacy
Advocating for policies that expand food education, address food insecurity, and build a more equitable food system for all communities.
"Youth are uniquely positioned to build lifelong healthy habits, influence their communities, and shape the future of food policy."
- Biting Back Team
HOW WE DEFINE SUCCESS
We want every participant to leave our workshops with a deeper understanding of nutrition and the confidence to apply that knowledge in their own lives , so they can feel empowered by food. Through preparing nutritious meals for people living in food deserts and working directly with those facing food insecurity, we aim not only to provide nourishing food but also to connect individuals with larger organizations that can make a lasting difference in their lives.