The USDA defines food deserts as areas with many low-income people

Question

Multiple select question.

in rural areas living more than 10 miles away from a grocery store.

in rural areas living 1 mile away from a grocery store.

in urban areas living within 1 mile of a grocery store.

in urban areas living further than 0.5 mile away from a grocery store.

Answer 1

The USDA defines food deserts as areas where there is limited access to affordable and healthy food, particularly for low-income populations. The correct options based on this definition are:

• in rural areas living more than 10 miles away from a grocery store.
• in urban areas living further than 0.5 mile away from a grocery store.

These definitions align with the USDA's criteria for determining food deserts based on distance and income levels. The other options do not accurately reflect the USDA's definition.