FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING
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Question
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Which is a food desert?
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an area with only a convenience store
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an area with a farmers market
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an area with multiple supermarkets
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an area with specialty food stores
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In food deserts, healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, peas, beans, meat, and fish are often expensive or unobtainable. The lack of access to healthy foods in these communities translates to health disparities and high rates of chronic disease ( 4, 5, 6 ).
Detailed explanation-2: -A food desert refers to an area that lacks access to nutritious foods, meaning that there is no grocery store nearby selling affordable fresh fruits and vegetables.
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