About Food deserts
Food desert: A rural or urban area where the availability of affordable, healthy, fresh food is limited. They are often found in predominantly minority and lower-income communities.
City and national leaders have been adamant that many residents are at a disadvantage when it comes to access to healthy foods, and data continue to show Houston has a long way to go to improve conditions.
Food deserts affect many families since they have a hard time finding foods that are relevant and meets their dietary restrictions.
People living in poor areas have 2.5 times the exposure to fast-food restaurants as those living in wealthier neighborhoods. With limited options, they result to the fast-food chain, which creates childhood obesity.
City and national leaders have been adamant that many residents are at a disadvantage when it comes to access to healthy foods, and data continue to show Houston has a long way to go to improve conditions.
Food deserts affect many families since they have a hard time finding foods that are relevant and meets their dietary restrictions.
People living in poor areas have 2.5 times the exposure to fast-food restaurants as those living in wealthier neighborhoods. With limited options, they result to the fast-food chain, which creates childhood obesity.
Typical gas station availability of food.
Food deserts are a serious issue.
Let's fix this.