Quantifying the Food and Physical Activity Environments in Rural, High Obesity Communities

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Results of a study to assess the nutrition and physical activity environments in rural South Dakota communities with high rates of obesity, to understand whether there are common strengths and challenges that emerge across communities. Features a comparison of availability of various healthful food options between grocery and convenience stores and pricing for healthful vs. regular food options in grocery stores and convenience stores.

Lacey A. McCormack, Jessica R. Meendering, Linda Burdette, et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(24), 13344

12/2021

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Access · Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · South Dakota