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This is the cover image for the 'The Influence of Food Store Access on Grocery Shopping and Food Spending' report.

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

  • by Michele Ver Ploeg, Elizabeth Larimore and Parke E. Wilde
  • 10/18/2017
  • 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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