The Effect of Proximity to Grocery Stores and the Pandemic on Parents' and Youths' Perceptions of Eating Habits in Predominately African American Rural Communities

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Surveyed 203 youth and parents to determine the impact of grocery store access on eating habits, health, and exercise habits in 3 African American rural communities. Compares results between parents with and without grocery store access as well as between parents and youth. Discusses the impact of COVID-19 on eating habits and exercise.

Amanda Williams, Sharlene D. Newman

Frontiers in Nutrition, 11

08/2024

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Access · COVID-19 · Children and youth · Families · Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · Statistics and data