Definitions
What is the definition of Obesity?
Having an excess amount of body fat that can lead to more health problems.
Why do food deserts exist?
People live too far away from grocery store and can't afford to purchase fresh foods.
How can gardening in communities be used to decrease food deserts?
it can be a great source of healthy food.
opportunity to learn how to plant and develop farming skills.
it can also build a community and keep resources local.
What health problems can occur from the lack of fresh food?
Obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
What kind of foods do food deserts not have?
Healthy and clean food
Define Food Insecurity?
Lack of access to sufficient amount of food because of limited funds.
Does food cost more in food deserts?
Yes, groceries roughly cost 10% more in suburban markets. Therefore people who live in low-income communities are impacted greatly.
How can the government play a part in building supermarkets in more areas?
The government can play a role by incentivizing grocery store development in areas where it is lacking. They also can encourage the opening of local small businesses, like healthy food stores.
Who is most impacted by food deserts?
Those who live in rural and lower socioeconomic areas.
How can start helping your community, once you recognize you live in a food desert?
grow own food, work with local retailers to sell healthy/ vegan foods.
advocate and educate
What is a food swamp?
Area where there is an excess amount of food for sale however it lacks nutritional value. For example fast food restaurants and convivence store foods.
In what communities do food deserts exsists?
predominately in black or brown communities
How can public transportation be used to reduce food deserts?
By creating pop-up style farmers markets in underserved areas for people to stop and pick up fresh groceries on their commute home.
How can the lack of education be a risk factor to vulnerable populations?
why are food deserts bad?
Because they have negative impacts on overall health.
How many healthy food sources there are in one area, or how far away the closest healthy food source may be? Name that term.
Accessibility
Food deserts exists due to?
Residents living too far away from grocery stores. Can't afford to purchase fresh/ healthy foods.
How can expanding federal programs help families in food deserts?
Expanding the earned income tax credit and decreasing income tax threshold for low-income earners would help.
it would put more money in families pockets to help them afford healthier food options
Name that term, and how its a health risk.
Area where people live close to grocery stores with nutritious food but can't afford those foods.
Food Mirage
Why should you care about food deserts?
The high rates of obesity in low income societies. The impact they have on communities health status.
What is a food desert?
An area in which affordable and good quality food is hard to find.
why are supermarkets not often building in food deserts?
There are higher costs for developing supermarkets in underserved communities.
How can business and marketing plans eliminate possible health deserts?
Buy building grocery stores and local markets that supply fresh produce to the community.
What problems can result from the lack of fresh food?
Convenience stores can go out of business because they aren't selling fresh foods. people end up spending more money and gaining weight from fast food
How many people live in food deserts?
23.5 million people live in food deserts.