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Each week, the average household in the United States spends about $100 on groceries and makes two shopping trips. This research brief outlines where people shop for food, what they tend to buy and the obesity-related effects of inequalities in access to supermarkets and access to healthy foods.
Published: July 2008
ID #: 1012
Publisher: Healthy Eating Research
Authors: Larson N, Story M, Nelson MC
Keywords: Corner store, Farmers' markets, Food outlet, Fruits and vegetables, Grocery store, Healthy food financing, Neighborhood, Rural, Supermarket, Urban
Focus Areas: Food Access, Food Retail
Resource Type: Research Review
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