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In 2008, Americans were expected to spend $558 billion eating at restaurants. This research brief explores how access to restaurants is related to the risk for obesity and describes what studies show about inequalities in access to different types of restaurants.
Published: July 2008
ID #: 1011
Publisher: Healthy Eating Research
Authors: Larson N, Story M, Nelson MC
Keywords: Fast food, Food outlet, Fruits and vegetables, Neighborhood, Point-of-decision prompts, Restaurant, Urban
Focus Areas: Food Access, Pricing & Economics
Resource Type: Research Review
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