Food Desert (Gettysburg, 2014) Ibrahim Saeed Mohammed Saif (TP076440) Farming food locally is therefore a viable and efficient way of feeding people around the globe especially in food desert areas. It empowers the people to engage in farming by developing and supporting concept of community gardening and urban gardening (Kaiser 2011). This not only helps to ensure that the community has access to the essential nutrients in the food which is very important but also ensures that the community has ownership and thus whenever they get involved in the production of food they do so willingly and not out of force. Also, supporting farmers and local food by buying’s including farmers markets and direct to consumer programs helps residents access fr...
Ibrahim Saeed Mohammed Saif (TP076440)
Farming food locally is therefore a viable and efficient way of feeding people around the globe especially in food desert areas. It empowers the people to engage in farming by developing and supporting concept of community gardening and urban gardening (Kaiser 2011). This not only helps to ensure that the community has access to the essential nutrients in the food which is very important but also ensures that the community has ownership and thus whenever they get involved in the production of food they do so willingly and not out of force.
Also, supporting farmers and local food by buying’s including farmers markets and direct to consumer programs helps residents access fresh produce that is grown locally and in season . This cuts down the use of long distance transport and encourages local producers which in turn boosts their markets as well as reduces on detrimental effects that foods have on the environment. Besides, food produced within the country is fresh, tasty and nutritionally-packed healthier to consumers meaning improvement in health of the community.
As communities buy a lot of their foods from local farms, this will ensure a healthy and cheaper diet, thus reducing the occurrence of diseases associated with a bad diet.
References:
Hand, M., & Kaiser, M. (2019). Promoting community food security and empowerment among Somali Bantu refugees: Case for community gardens. ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331329825_Promoting_community_food_security_and_empowerment_among_Somali_Bantu_refugees_Case_for_community_gardens
Where’s the help? – The world overlooked: integrating science and art. (n.d.). https://envhumanities.sites.gettysburg.edu/es225b-spring19/meat-quality-in-the-fast-food-industry/wheres-the-help/
AMGAD GAMAL MOHAMMED ABD ALKRIM AL-RAZI (TP078387)
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Expanding new retail stores is vital to solving food deserts which are areas where people lack convenient access to healthy food. Supermarkets are less common in such neighborhoods, and therefore, the local people have to depend on corner shops with a few nutritious products. Creating such options as farmers markets, mobile markets and csas will make a huge difference in the availability of fresh foods.
Farmers' Markets: These markets allow consumers to buy foods, which have not traveled long distances, and are sourced directly from farmers, thus contributing to the local economy, and also fighting the problems associated with the transportation of foods long distances. They also help in offering and encouraging health eating and community development (Raja, Ma, & Yadav, 2008).
Mobile Markets: Mobile grocery stores help to deliver fresh and healthy food to the areas that are not served by other grocery stores, any transportation difficulties are solved thus making it easier to feed the community (Ploeg et al. , 2015).
Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA): CSA programs ensure that residents get fresh fruits and vegetables by offering the residents to buy a stake on a farm’s yield. This not only ensures that people have an access to healthy foods but also help farmers in the nearby markets (Cotton et al. , 2020).
Small-Scale Grocery Stores and Co-ops: Such stores are centrally located in the communities and offer fresh and healthy food products which are appropriate in those communities (Smith & Morton, 2009).
Online Grocery Delivery Services: These services are not for everyone but they present an efficient means to boost the availability of food especially when the services engage local farmers or food banks as pointed by Whalen (2024).
Thus, food deserts can opt for these other types of stores and gain better health and nutrition for the communities.
Farmers' Markets: These markets allow consumers to buy foods, which have not traveled long distances, and are sourced directly from farmers, thus contributing to the local economy, and also fighting the problems associated with the transportation of foods long distances. They also help in offering and encouraging health eating and community development (Raja, Ma, & Yadav, 2008).
Mobile Markets: Mobile grocery stores help to deliver fresh and healthy food to the areas that are not served by other grocery stores, any transportation difficulties are solved thus making it easier to feed the community (Ploeg et al. , 2015).
Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA): CSA programs ensure that residents get fresh fruits and vegetables by offering the residents to buy a stake on a farm’s yield. This not only ensures that people have an access to healthy foods but also help farmers in the nearby markets (Cotton et al. , 2020).
Small-Scale Grocery Stores and Co-ops: Such stores are centrally located in the communities and offer fresh and healthy food products which are appropriate in those communities (Smith & Morton, 2009).
Online Grocery Delivery Services: These services are not for everyone but they present an efficient means to boost the availability of food especially when the services engage local farmers or food banks as pointed by Whalen (2024).
Thus, food deserts can opt for these other types of stores and gain better health and nutrition for the communities.
References:
Cotton, W., Dudley, D., Peralta, L., & Werkhoven, T. (2020). The effect of teacher-delivered nutrition education programs on elementary-aged students: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Preventive Medicine Reports, 20, 101178–101178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2020.101178
Ploeg, M. V., Breneman, V., Farrigan, T., Hamrick, K., Hopkins, D., Kaufman, P., & Tuckermanty, E. (2015). Measuring food access and food deserts for policy purposes. https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/publications/42711/12716_ap036_1_.pdf
Raja, S., Ma, C., & Yadav, P. (2008). Beyond food deserts: Measuring and mapping racial disparities in neighborhood food environments. Journal of Planning Education and Research, 27(4), 469-482.
Smith, C., & Morton, L. W. (2009). Rural food deserts: Low-income perspectives on food access in Minnesota and Iowa. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 41(3), 176-187.
Whalen, G. (2024, March 18). Food Deserts in the Desert.
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MUBARAK ALI MUBARAK AL ZAMAL(TP078797)
Addressing food deserts requires a multifaceted approach, including the
implementation of nutritional classes. These programs are crucial in empowering
individuals with knowledge about healthy eating habits and making nutritious
choices within their food environment. Nutritional classes teach practical
skills like meal planning, understanding food labels, and preparing balanced
meals on a budget. By providing this knowledge, these classes help bridge the
gap between the availability of healthy foods and their actual consumption
(Whalen, 2024).
Nutritional classes also foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of
local produce, encouraging community engagement. Collaborating with local
organizations, schools, and healthcare providers ensures that these classes
meet the specific needs of the community, making them accessible and impactful.
When integrated with broader strategies—such as growing food locally,
developing alternative retail outlets, and improving transportation—nutritional
education enhances the effectiveness of these initiatives. This synergy creates
a comprehensive approach to addressing food deserts and promotes overall
community well-being (Cotton et al., 2020).
References:
Whalen, G. (2024, March 18). Food Deserts in the Desert. ArcGIS
StoryMaps; Esri. https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/779be4307e614c1d8ffc167dd42b1a2b
Cotton, W., Dudley, D., Peralta, L., & Werkhoven, T. (2020). The
effect of teacher-delivered nutrition education programs on elementary-aged
students: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Preventive
Medicine Reports, 20, 101178–101178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2020.101178
MAHMOOD MOAHMMED ALI QAID (TP079014)
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Solutions to food deserts, such as establishing more full-scale grocery stores, are essential for improving access to nutritious food in underserved communities.
Food deserts are areas with limited access to affordable and healthy food options, often leading residents to rely on convenience stores and fast food.
By introducing more full-scale grocery stores, communities can gain access to a wider variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other essential groceries. This can significantly improve dietary habits and overall health outcomes.
Additionally, full-scale grocery stores can create jobs and stimulate local economies, providing both economic and social benefits. Government incentives and community partnerships are critical in facilitating the establishment of these stores in food desert areas (Ver Ploeg et al., 2015).
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References:
Ver Ploeg, M., Dutko, P., & Breneman, V. (2015). Measuring food access and food deserts for policy purposes. Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, 37(2), 205-225. https://doi.org/10.1093/aepp/ppu035
Sohaib Najib Wazea Aboosbua (TP078628)
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The utilization of food deserts, having relatively easy and cheap access to food which is more often than not unhealthy, is a major issue of public health. The supply of transportation solutions is therefore central to this matter.
Improving Public Transit Options: Increasing the frequency and these routes of buses and trains that can link deprived areas to food stores and farmers’ markets can therefore substantially improve residents’ availability of fresh and healthy foods where own-car ownership is limited (Transportation Research Board, 2009).
Shuttle Services: Based on the information given, guaranteed transport solutions on fixed schedules with shuttles that are used to take people directly from their homes in food deserts to the stores, supermarkets, and farmers’ markets will help ensure access to healthy and fresh food products.
Ridesharing Programs: Collaborating with online cab and taxi services to provide cheaper or concessional transportation services on groceries for residents of food deserts tends to make healthy food options cheaper and more accessible (Ploeg et al., 2015).
Mobile Markets: Mobile grocery stores or farmers’ markets that come to different districts within the food deserts enable the purchase of fresh produce and other healthy foods direct
Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure: Initiation of safe and accessible bicycle lanes and sidewalks that interconnect food deserts to nearby food merchants enhances the inclination of the populace to bicycle or to walk to acquire fresh food thus fighting obesity and other non-communicable sicknesses
References
Ploeg, M. V., Breneman, V., Farrigan, T., Hamrick, K., Hopkins, D., Kaufman, P., & Tuckermanty, E. (2015). https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/publications/42711/12716_ap036_1_.pdf
Raja, S., Ma, C., & Yadav, P. (2008). Beyond food deserts: Measuring and mapping racial disparities in neighborhood food environments. Journal of Planning Education and Research, 27(4), 469-482.
Smith, C., & Morton, L. W. (2009). Rural food deserts: Low-income perspectives on food access in Minnesota and Iowa. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 41(3), 176-187.
Transportation Research Board. (2009). Does the built environment influence physical activity? Examining the evidence.https://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/sr/sr282.pdf
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