date:Aug 24, 2012
lack all foods needed for a healthy diet.
The problem has won the attention of the US government which has created the Healthy Food Financing Initiative to identify food deserts and,bring them more healthy food sources.
UNSCN said zoning policies could help the problem by promoting healthy food outlets and grocery outlets and restricting fast food establishments in certain areas such as schools.
It concludes:Malnutrition in all its forms creates a burden on cities and national health systems