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The Influence of Food Store Access on Grocery Shopping and Food Spending

  • EIB-180

Overview

Low access to foodstores such as supermarkets may mean that households rely on nearby retailers like convenience stores or fast-food restaurants that do not offer a variety of healthful foods. The report assesses how the local food environment, household mobility, and assets are related to where households shop for food.

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