food desert
noun
: an area where little fresh produce is available for sale
Despite the common perception of food deserts as city neighborhoods where fast food chains and convenience stores dominate, many of Kansas' food deserts are in rural areas. In some, residents have to drive 20 miles or farther to find a source of healthful food.—
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On the positive side, AI is firefighters identify and better manage wildfires, and nutrition access in the state's food deserts.
—Mike Kubzansky, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Around 15% of Mecklenburg County residents live in food deserts, according to research from UNC Charlotte.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
For example, individuals in low-income neighborhoods may face barriers such as limited access to healthcare facilities, poor housing conditions and food deserts, all of which contribute to poorer health outcomes.
—Dr. Sreeram Mullankandy, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
As fresh, healthy food becomes less accessible because of food deserts and high cost, the likelihood of kidney stones in children rises.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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Mike Kubzansky, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Around 15% of Mecklenburg County residents live in food deserts, according to research from UNC Charlotte.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
For example, individuals in low-income neighborhoods may face barriers such as limited access to healthcare facilities, poor housing conditions and food deserts, all of which contribute to poorer health outcomes.
—Dr. Sreeram Mullankandy, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
As fresh, healthy food becomes less accessible because of food deserts and high cost, the likelihood of kidney stones in children rises.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Food desert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20desert. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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