CLEAN : In a Florida 'food desert,' a gnawing sense of being left behind

The video discusses the lack of access to grocery stores in certain communities, leading to health issues like high blood pressure and diabetes due to poor diet. It highlights the environmental challenges faced by minority communities, such as bad water quality. The video suggests that food deserts can be eliminated by investing resources, electing supportive leaders, and ensuring access to fresh produce.

What is a major consequence of the lack of grocery stores in certain areas?

• Increased access to fresh produce

• Reliance on convenience stores for food

• Lower prices for healthy food

• More community gardens

Which health issues are commonly found in minority communities due to poor dietary options?

• Asthma and allergies

• Vision problems and hearing loss

• Cancer and arthritis

• High blood pressure and diabetes

What environmental problem is mentioned as affecting minority communities?

• Frequent earthquakes

• Poor air quality

• Contaminated water supply

• Excessive noise pollution

What was the historical use of the site mentioned in the environmental challenges section?

• A coal mine

• A natural spring

• A forest reserve

• A landfill

What is a proposed solution to eliminate food deserts?

• Reducing the number of grocery stores

• Investing in community resources and efforts

• Increasing the price of fresh produce

• Building more fast food restaurants

Why is it important to have access to fresh fruits and vegetables?

• They require less cooking time

• They are cheaper than processed foods

• They help alleviate health problems

• They are easier to store

What role do elected officials play in solving food desert issues?

• They can close down grocery stores

• They can ignore the problem

• They can allocate resources and support initiatives

• They can increase taxes on fresh produce