The public health effects of food deserts
Subtitle: workshop summary
By: Paula Tarnapol Whitacre, Peggy Tsai, and Janet Mulligan, rapporteurs ; Food and Nutrition Board, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice ; Institute of Medicine and Natural Research Council of the National Academies
Contributors: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice; National Research Council (U.S.). Food and Nutrition Board; National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 99
ISBN-13: 9780309137287
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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 75-77).

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Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Determining the extent of food deserts; title: Studying food deserts through different lenses; title: Diet and health evidence to support improved food access; title: Ameliorating food desert conditions; title: Research gaps and needs.