Monday, March 29, 2010

Food Deserts

http://foodmapper.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/food-deserts.pngWe define Food Deserts as large and isolated geographic areas where mainstream grocery stores are absent or distant. Our research has demonstrated the statistical link between Food Deserts and worse diet-related health outcomes, after controlling for other key factors. We also developed a Food Balance Score to show the relationsihp between access to mainstream and fringe food providers (such as fast food) and correlated that to public health. Our work has been covered by CNN and other world-wide media, and public officials, policy makers, grassroots community groups, and major corporations continue to respond to it. See our main website and go to projects for more details.  Visit site

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