HTT 150 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Business Insider, Michelle Obama, Childhood Obesity

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Course: HTT 150
• Professor: H T T

Document Summary

Many areas in the north america experience from a phenomenon known as. People in these areas may rely on fast food restaurants or convenience stores since the availability of healthy restaurants and grocery stores are limited or even they are nonsexist in certain areas. This can affect the lives of so many people. Long distances grocery stores, areas with no grocery stores or supermarkets and not having a vehicle, are some of the conditions that create food deserts. Over 23,5 million people live in food deserts, areas with little or no access to healthy food, including fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats and dairy products (eric. The lack or nonexistence of grocery stores and supermarkets is one the main causes of food deserts. Imagine an area where access to free and healthy food is either limited or even nonexistent. This leads people to get food from the closest store which is usually a convenience or a fast food restaurant.