Facts
True or False:
Those who live in "food deserts" typically consume unhealthy dietary options.True: Those who live in food deserts have easier access to unhealthy options than healthy options.
Define "Food Desert"
Areas where there is limited access to healthy and affordable food.
True or False:
Those who live in food deserts are at high risk for significant health conditions.
True: Lives full of poor dieting contribute to unhealthy lifestyles which lead to poor health conditions.
True or False:
Death from diabetes in food deserts is significantly higher than in areas with access to grocery stores.
True: The death rate from diabetes in a food desert is twice that of areas with access to grocery stores.
How far away does someone need to be from a grocery store to meet the "Food Desert" definition?
1 mile
True False:
Those who live in food deserts do not stress about finding healthy food options for their family.
False: Families who live in food deserts have added stress when it comes to finding healthy food options.
True or False:
Food deserts in Canada are areas, typically low-income neighborhoods, where residents have limited access to affordable and nutritious food
True
What is one of the most common food sources for populations living in a food desert?
Fast food and Convenience stores
Which of the following is a barrier to getting quality food:
A. Transportation
B. Cost
C. Limited access
D. All of the above
D. All of the above. Most people living in a food deserts have very limited/difficult transportation, are low income, and have very limited quality food options.
Areas defined as a "food deserts" have lots of _____ ____ options but VERY minimal grocery options.
Fast Food
What types of populations live in food deserts?
What are the three main health conditions that are seen in people who live in food deserts?
Diabetes, Obesity, Heart disease