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Published: Mar 22, 2007
Early evidence reveals the built environment likely plays a role in obesity, but this role plays out in tandem with demographic patterns. For example, development of metropolitan areas has resulted in poor access to healthy foods for low-income people living in low-income neighborhoods. This paper explores three ways the built environment affects food access.
The Links Between the Neighborhood Food Environment and Childhood Nutrition
By:
Mikkelsen L, Chehimi S and Prevention Institute
Publication date:
November 12, 2007
Summary:
This paper identifies key investigations of the neighborhood food environment, examines current efforts to bring about improvements, and discusses new research and policy priorities.