Electric water heater. 1  Make sure that the power is connected. 2  Flush the heater to remove sediment from the tank. 3  Insulate the hot water pipes. 4  Replace the heating element or thermostat. 5  Raise the temperature setting on the thermostat.
1 A food desert is an area (neighborhood, community, etc) where healthy, affordable food is difficult to obtain. ( 2 Note: Distribute the Food Desert Statistics handout and have students read it.) In pairs, choose three of the following questions to answer.
Food Deserts. Food deserts can be described as geographic areas where residentsâ access to affordable, healthy food options (especially fresh fruits and vegetables) is restricted or nonexistent due to the absence of grocery stores within convenient travelling distance.4]. Healthier foods are generally more expensive than unhealthful foods, particularly in food deserts. For instance, while the overall price of fruits and vegetables in the US increased by nearly 75 percent between 1989 and 2005, the price of fatty foods dropped by more than 26 percent during the same period.