Nutrition & Food Access
Population-level nutritional data, food resource programs, and fresh food access across NYC
Track Your Daily Meals
Log food with NYC's largest curated database — halal carts, bodegas, chains & more
NYC Diet by the Numbers
NYC doesn't know its own vitamin levels
The last NYC-specific nutrition biomarker survey (NYC HANES) was conducted in 2013-14 — over a decade ago. No current NYC-specific data exists for vitamin D, iron, or other micronutrient deficiencies by borough or neighborhood.
National NHANES data is used as a proxy below, but NYC's demographics, diet patterns, and sun exposure differ significantly from national averages. This is a genuine civic data gap that affects nutrition policy for 8.3 million residents.
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Vitamin Deficiency Estimates (NHANES Proxy)
National NHANES data used as NYC proxy. Actual NYC rates may differ due to demographics and urban lifestyle.
Vitamin D Deficiency by Race/Ethnicity
% deficient · NHANES national data (NYC proxy)
Nutritional Deficiency Risk by Group
% at risk · NHANES 2017–2020 (Iron & Vitamin D)
Youth Health Behaviors
NYC high school students (grades 9-12) — obesity, soda consumption, physical activity, and substance use trends from the NYC Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
NYC Youth Health Behaviors (Grades 9–12)
% prevalence · NYC YRBS · 2011–2021
Eating Well in NYC
Free and low-cost food programs available to all New Yorkers — no strings attached.
Get $2 coupons for every $5 spent with SNAP at NYC farmers markets. Use them for fresh fruits and vegetables.
nyc.gov/health-bucks →Free meals for all New Yorkers. No ID, no documentation, no questions asked. 500+ community meal sites citywide.
nyc.gov/getfood →50+ farmers markets across all five boroughs. Local produce, year-round locations, many accept SNAP/EBT.
grownyc.org →Nutrition support for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5. Includes food vouchers and nutrition counseling.
nyc.gov/wic →Apply for SNAP benefits (food stamps) online. Most NYC residents earning under $2,500/month for a family of 4 qualify.
access.nyc.gov →