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New York City’s Biggest ‘Food Swamps’
Lea Ceasrine |
Scientists used to think ‘food deserts’ were linked to severe health risks, like obesity. But it turned out the existence of food swamps more accurately predicts obesity rates.
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A "food swamp" is an area where unhealthy food, like high-calorie fast food and junk food, is more readily available than healthy food. East New York is the biggest swamp in New York City.
Scientists used to think ‘food deserts’ were linked to severe health risks, like obesity. But it turned out the existence of food swamps more accurately predicts obesity rates.
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