Assignment:
According to Ferris and Stein (2014) a food desert is a community in which the residents have little to no access to fresh, affordable, healthy foods. Most food deserts are located in densely populated, urban areas that may have convenience stores and fast-food restaurants, but no grocery stores or other outlets for fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and other healthy foods. Food desserts are often in neighborhoods that are predominantly low-income or nonwhite in population.
Review the following websites and answer the questions:
USDA Defines Food Deserts- Americannutritionassociation
A Look Inside Food Deserts- Americannutritionassociation
Answer the following questions:
Q1. What could be done to prevent food deserts across the United States?
Q2. Do research to compare the costs of food in your community. How much is white bread vs. wheat bread? How about fresh vegetables vs. canned vegetables?
Q3. Does the price of food impact the choices you make when you shop? How could this impact health?
Your answer must be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format and also include references. Provide an annotated bibliography on food insecurity resources.