FOOD DESERT

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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


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