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The public health effects of food deserts workshop summary

"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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Whitacre, Paula
Corporate Authors: 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
Other Authors: Tsai, Peggy, Mulligan, Janet
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. National Academies Press c2009, 2009
Subjects:
United States
Food Supply
Poverty Areas
Cardiovascular Diseases
Obesity
Neoplasms
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:"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
Physical Description:xiv, 99 p. ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) 23 cm
ISBN:0309137284
9780309137287

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