Food Desert Formative

What is a food desert?

• A region where residents have limited access to affordable, healthy food options

• A region where food options exist but are too expensive

• A region where there is lots of food, but most of it is unhealthy

• An area with high food production but low population density

In food deserts, full‑service grocery stores are often replaced by:

• Pharmacies

• Convenience stores and gas stations

• Independent bakeries that sell locally sourced foods

• Seasonal farmers markets that operate year‑round

What is a food mirage?

• An area where healthy food is physically available but unaffordable

• A neighborhood where food appears plentiful but is mostly imported

• A region where no grocery stores are within 1 mile

• A community where healthy food looks appealing but is low in nutrients

What defines a food swamp?

• An area where unhealthy food outlets significantly outnumber healthier options

• A district flooded with excess agricultural production

• A community with no access to refrigeration

• A neighborhood with strict zoning against chain restaurants

Which program provides financial assistance specifically to help families purchase food?

• FAFSA

• SNAP

• HUD

• FDA

Which of the following is an example of a community‑based solution to food insecurity?

• Private investors opening luxury grocery stores in wealthy districts

• Urban farming or community gardening projects

• Limiting store hours for local supermarkets

• Replacing grocery stores with additional fast‑food chains

Food deserts are linked to higher rates of:

• Obesity

• Diabetes

• Malnutrition

• Influenza

Why might grocery chains avoid building stores in certain low‑income areas?

• They are legally restricted from entering new markets

• They assume the customer base may not bring in enough profit

• They only operate in coastal cities

• They focus on regions with low population density

Which of the following can help fix food deserts?

• Better access to transportation

• SNAP benefits

• Community/urban farming

• More high-end grocery stores and fast food chains

What do food deserts and food swamps have in common?

• Both ensure consistent access to fresh produce

• Both limit healthy food choices for residents

• Both occur exclusively in rural regions

• Both contain the same ratio of grocery stores to restaurants