The public health effects of food deserts

By Paula Whitacre

Subjects: Food security, Congresses, Diet, Obesity, Nutrition surveys, Cardiovascular Diseases, Choice Behavior, Food Supply, Poverty Areas, Public Health, Nutritional Status, Nutrition disorders, Grocery shopping, Public health, united states, Urban health, Urban Health, Neoplasms, Nutrition Assessment

Description: "On January 26-27, 2009, workshop speakers provided presentations on how to measure and understand the extent of food deserts, their impact on individual behaviors and health outcomes in various populations, and effective ways to increase the availability of fruits and vegetables and to improve the food environment"--P. 1.