The mother of an 8-year-old patient was apologizing for feeding him "bad food" because she used food stamps to buy junk food. She was a young immigrant. The article describes a case where food policy became a form of punishment. The mother's eyes were downcast and her voice was shaking as she talked about the situation. According to the record, she was criticized for her son's food choices. The story illustrates how nutrition-related policies affect immigrant families.