Healthy Food
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Healthy food options located within 800m of home, school and work increases healthy food uptake
The built environment can support healthy eating if healthy food (both availability and accessibility) is incorporated as part of the planning and design of a community. Food availability refers to the adequacy of the food supply within a community, such as outlet density and variety. [1, 2] Food accessibility refers to the location of food outlets (proximity) [2] and ease of getting to the food outlet. [1]
Ensures access to a range of affordable healthy food and beverages via supermarkets/fresh produce within close proximity to residences [3, 4];
Improved transportation access and walkability to healthy food promotes healthy eating, especially for the disadvantaged
Community gardens and edible landscapes increase community interaction and promote mental, physical, and environmental benefits
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