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Food deserts - food poverty amongst plenty

In: Food Security

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In the midst of plenty, there are often islands of food insecurity - food deserts. Food deserts are most often found in poor areas of large cities in developed countries. Food outlets such as supermarkets which provide a wide range of food products that can provide a healthy diet are absent (often have vacated) such neighbourhoods leaving only food stores and fast-food outlets that provide only ‘junk food’. This leads to long-term nutrition problems and declining health - indicators of food insecurity. Food deserts are explored and policies to provide heathy food options are outlined.

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  • ., 2023. "Food deserts - food poverty amongst plenty," Chapters, in: Food Security, chapter 11, pages 117-127, Edward Elgar Publishing.
    • Handle: RePEc:elg:eechap:22355_11
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