Food Deserts

Food deserts exist because...

• fast-foods are advertised better than fresh foods.

• fresh food does not grow well in certain areas of the country.

• people live too far away from grocery stores and can't afford to purchase fresh foods.

• there are too many grocery stores in urban communities.

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

What problems can result from the lack of fresh food?

• People end up spending more money and gaining weight from fast food.

• Convenience stores can go out of business because they are not selling fresh foods.

• Communities argue and fail to work together to solve common problems.

• Larger grocery stores go out of business because people choose to shop at convenience stores.

By working together, people can address the problem of food deserts by…

• helping supermarket chains make more money by building in low-income neighborhoods.

• using a variety of solutions at a national and community level.

• asking people to stay in their homes and have food delivered to them.

• persuading convenience stores to sell more fresh foods.

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According to the final paragraph, food deserts may not be the main factor in unhealthy eating because...

• there are too many charities working to find solutions to the problem of food deserts.

• there are many new supermarkets in most low-income communities.

• people don't understand that they are risking their health by making poor dietary choices.

• people don't change their habits even when fresh food is available.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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CCSS.RI.8.8

Which statement best addresses the central idea in the article?

• Food deserts cause more health problems in rural areas than in urban areas.

• Limited access to fresh foods contributes to obesity and unhealthy eating habits.

• The problem of food deserts needs attention at the national level.

• Food deserts most often occur in low-income neighborhoods.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which sentence in “Food Deserts” best supports the central idea of the article?

• “The lack of fresh food that results from living in a food desert poses significant health risks.” (Paragraph 5)

• “A food desert is an area or neighborhood where people, for various reasons, have limited access to fresh, whole, and healthy foods.” (Paragraph 1)

• “Food deserts most often occur in low-income neighborhoods, largely because healthy food is more expensive than packaged foods.” (Paragraph 3)

• “Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign, beginning in 2009, was one of the first programs to bring the problem of food deserts to national attention.” (Paragraph 7)

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CCSS.RI.8.2

Identify the statement that best describes how the author addresses conflicting evidence

• The author argues that people who choose to live in poverty are unaware of the unhealthy decisions they are making.

• The author states that people living in poverty may always lack access to healthy and nutritious foods.

• The author explains that the number of people living in poverty is very high and access to healthy foods is limited.

• The author notes that making fresh foods accessible to low-income neighborhoods may not ensure healthy lifestyles.

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Explain how the “What Can We Do?” section contributes to the development of ideas in this text.

• It shows how various cities have gotten rid of food deserts in their communities.

• It traces governmental responses to the problem of food deserts.

• It proposes possible solutions to the problem of access to fresh food.

• It demonstrates examples of the link between childhood obesity and fresh food.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

What organizational structure is primarily used by the author in the section titled "WHY DO FOOD DESERTS EXIST?"?

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• comparison and contrast

• order of importance

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.W.8.2A

What is the author's main purpose in this article?

• to argue that food deserts are a major problem in the U.S.

• to inform readers about the link between food deserts and health concerns

• to explain how obesity is a serious threat to a quality life

• to persuade readers to avoid fast food and convenience stores.

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