Food insecurity is a growing problem worldwide, affecting populations in poor countries and disadvantaged populations in affluent countries, being usually racial and ethnic minorities and/or persons with low-educational level. It is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. Food insecurity can have serious consequences for both individuals and societies leading health inequalities. People who experience food insecurity are more likely to suffer from malnutrition and chronic health problems. To address food insecurity, there are a number of different approaches that can be taken. In this sense, health literacy programs are designed to help vulnerable populations to understand and use health information to make informed decisions about their health. These programs aim to improve people s ability to access, understand, and apply health information in ways that promote health and prevent disease. Studies have shown that people who are more health literate are more likely to engage in healthy behaviors, such as getting regular check-ups, eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly. They are also better able to manage chronic health conditions and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency room visits.

Our project aims to improve the health of disadvantaged populations by creating a simple and user-friendly web application that provides educational content on healthy diets and physical activity. The intervention, based on an enhanced e-learning program, will promote health literacy and encourage people to apply their knowledge to their daily lives, thereby improving their cardiovascular health in the long term. Our consortium will test and validate this digital tool intervention program among participants of different ages, genders, and ethnicities in our partner countries. We will also involve neighborhood associations and city councils in the development of this research.