Food Deserts and How They Impact Health

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Originally written by experts with Medical News Today

Food deserts are regions where people have limited access to healthful and affordable food. This may be due to having a low income or having to travel farther to find healthful food options. Without access to healthful foods, people living in food deserts may be at higher risk of diet-related conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Several government bodies are now funding projects to prevent areas from becoming food deserts and to improve people’s access to food in existing food deserts.

Keep reading to learn more about food deserts and how they impact health.

 

Read the full article on Medical News Today: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-are-food-deserts

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