FOOD DESERT
What could be a reason why people don't feel the need to help people in food deserts?
People believe it's the individual's fault and don't see their lack of resources
Who is mostly affected by food deserts?
People in poorer neighborhoods
What food do people in food deserts eat?
Processed foods that is intended to last long
Why don't economic development policies address food deserts more?
They don't focus on areas with the highest need and instead focus on areas with the highest potential for growth
Why are big corporations not making locations in food deserts?
They don't want to have stores in poorer neighborhoods that can't make them as much money
How many people live in a food desert?
19 million people
How many food deserts were reported from 2000-2006?
6500 food deserts
Who is disproportionately affected by food deserts?
African-Americans
What is a Food Desert?
An area where at least 1/3 of the population lives greater than 1 mile away from a supermarket
Sometimes when supermarkets are opened in food deserts the people continue to eat unhealthy food. Why is that?
Because people have become accustomed to the processed food and don't want the new food
Where can you buy food in a food desert?
Convenient stores, Dollar stores, or fast food restaurants
What chemical does food in a food desert produce?
Dopamine
How does living in a food desert affect your health?
Leads to weaker immune system due to lack of healthy food
What are some things that can happen to your health if you eat food in food deserts?
Obesity, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular diseases
What campaign did Michelle Obama start for food deserts?
She created a campaign called "Let's Move" that was supposed to get rid of food deserts by 2017
What are food deserts mostly a result from?
Systemic oppression
Why are food deserts addressed less?
The stores located in food deserts are classified as the same as ones in developed areas
What is most available to people in America's worst social economic status?
They 2.5 times more exposure to fast food restaurants
What can people in the community do to help?
They can create farmer's markets with fresh produce to poorer families
Why would people food deserts protest against big corporations opening supermarkets in their area?
They fear they are being gentrified
